Jean Vanier

Canadian humanitarian, Catholic philosopher, and theologian (1928-2019) · Canada · On the map · Academics · Died at 90

Jean Vanier was a Canadian Catholic philosopher and theologian. In 1964, he founded L'Arche, an international federation of communities spread over 37 countries for people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them.

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2019Died7 May 20192015Commander of the Legion of HonourAwardTempleton PrizeAward2013Pacem in Terris AwardAward2012Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee MedalAward2004Order Ecce HomoAward2002Officer of the Legion of HonourAwardQueen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee MedalAward1994Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1992Grand Officer of the National Order of QuebecAward1986Companion of the Order of CanadaAward1971Officer of the Order of CanadaAward1928Born10 September 1928

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Manuel Poirier Directed Out in the Country (1995)

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Vanier with John Smeltzer, a member of L'Arche Daybreak, 2009

Awards

Templeton Prize2015

Commander of the Legion of Honour2015

Pacem in Terris Award2013

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal2012

Order Ecce Homo2004

Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal2002

Officer of the Legion of Honour2002

Knight of the Legion of Honour1994

Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec1992

Companion of the Order of Canada1986

Officer of the Order of Canada1971

About this person

In 1971, he co-founded Faith and Light with Marie-Hélène Mathieu, which also works for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and friends in over 80 countries. He continued to live as a member of the original L'Arche community in Trosly-Breuil, France, until his death.

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Canada