Adolphe-Basile Routhier

Adolphe-Basile Routhier

Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier (May 8, 1839 – June 27, 1920) was a Canadian judge, author, and lyricist. He wrote the lyrics of the original French version of the Canadian national anthem "O Canada".

One of his descendants is Marie Routhier, a Spandex fashion designer based in Newfoundland.

Honors

Many sites and landmarks were named to honour Basile Routhier. They include:

*Rue Basile-Routhier (Basile Routhier Street), located in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada;
*Place Basile-Routhier, located in Shawinigan;
*Rue Basile-Routhier in Montreal, Quebec.

External links

* [http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=7684 Biography at the "Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online"]


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