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Gilles Vigneault

Gilles Vigneault (born 27 October 1928) is a Canadian poet, publisher, singer-songwriter, and Quebec nationalist and sovereigntist. Two of his songs are considered by many to be Quebec's unofficial anthems: "Mon pays" and "Gens du pays", and his line Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver (My country is not a country, it is winter, from "Mon Pays") became a proverb in Quebec. Vigneault is a Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Knight of the Legion of Honour, and Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Gilles Vigneault

Gilles Vigneault at Natashquan (Lower North Shore of Quebec), on board of "Chantauvent", sailing ship of Pierre-Olivier Combelles during his trip in Audubon's wake (1989). Detail of the original photo.

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Name
Gilles Vigneault
Born
27 October 1928
Birthplace
Natashquan, Quebec, Canada
Occupation
* Poet
Nationality
Canada.
Fields
poetry and song.
Education
Laval University and Séminaire de Rimouski.
Honours
Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of Arts and Letters, Molson Prize, Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Governor General's Literary Awards and honorary doctorate at the Laval University.
Languages
French.

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Gilles Vigneault (born 27 October 1928) is a Canadian poet, publisher, singer-songwriter, and Quebec nationalist and sovereigntist. Two of his songs are considered by many to be Quebec's unofficial anthems: "Mon pays" and "Gens du pays", and his line Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver (My country is not a country, it is winter, from "Mon Pays") became a proverb in Quebec. Vigneault is a Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Knight of the Legion of Honour, and Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

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Gilles Vigneault (born 1928) is a Canadian lyricist, musician and poet, among other activities. The lyricist was born in Natashquan.

Gilles Vigneault studied at Laval University and Séminaire de Rimouski. The lyricist is active in poetry and song.

Genres include traditional folk song. Languages used include French. Gilles Vigneault received Governor General's Literary Awards, Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec and honorary doctorate at the Laval University, among others.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Honours and memberships
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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