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 MHM Dr. Andre De Leyssac - Cardinal MB Posted by:  PeterNoG
N 49° 29.665 W 098° 33.267
14U E 532264 N 5482515
This Manitoba Historic Marker (MHM) is in front of the Ste. Therese Chapel on 1st Avenue at 1st Street East in Cardinal, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMD7X3
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 12/02/2011
Views: 6
A second MHM for Ste. Therese Chapel is nearby. ( visit link)
Marker Name: Dr. Andre De Leyssac
Languages: English
Location:
1st Avenue at 1st Street East
Cardinal
Marker Text:
In memory of
Dr. André de Leyssac
1925-1999
Author, Cardinal resident
and Director of
The Cardinal Historical Project
André was born in France and immigrated tp Canada following World War II. After an initial career, he obtained a Ph.D., became fluent in four languages, and worked as a professor, translator, and author. After living many years in Winnipeg, he retired to Cardinal.
Cardinal provided him with an environment where he could enjoy nature, think and relax. André sought to preserve Canada's French heritage and continued until his death to write articles and letters in support of those goals.
Agency: Not listed
Website: Not listed
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: Not listed
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