Politicians born on October 22

Take a focused look at the politicians born on October 22. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1844 Louis Riel

  Louis Riel was a Canadian politician, founder of the province of Manitoba, and a political and spiritual leader of the Métis people. He is best known for leading the Red River and North-West resistances against the Canadian government, championing Métis rights and culture. While regarded as a visionary and sometimes controversial figure, Riel is widely seen today as a humanitarian … [bio]