Michaëlle Jean
Canadian journalist and 27th Governor General of Canada · Canada · Journalists · Born 1957 · age 69
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Something wrong?Michaëlle Jean is a Canadian former journalist who served as the 27th governor general of Canada from 2005 to 2010. She is the first Haitian Canadian and Black person to hold this office.
A life in dates
2012Honorary Doctorate at École Normale Supérieure de LyonAward2009Honorary Doctorate at the Laval UniversityAward1998Women of Distinction AwardsAward1957Born6 September 1957
Also in Deutsch
Photos 9
The Catholic University of Milan, where Jean studied languages and literature
Prime Minister Paul Martin, who recommended Jean to Queen Elizabeth II for appointment as the sovereign's viceroy
Michaëlle Jean greets concert attendees at the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival at Rideau Hall
Governor General Michaëlle Jean and Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the reception for heads of state at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games
Governor General Michaëlle Jean with then President of Brazil, Lula da Silva, July 11, 2007
Jean presiding over Remembrance Day ceremonies in Ottawa, 2007
As the representative of Canada's head of state, the Governor General welcomes US President Barack Obama to Canada, February 19, 2009Awards
In their orbit
Spouse: Jean-Daniel LafondAbout this person
Country
Canada
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69
Journalists from Canada 6
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