About Jacques Lanctôt
Born 1945. Jacques Lanctôt is a Canadian writer, publisher and militant, known for James Cross.
Jacques Lanctôt (born November 5, 1945) is a Canadian writer, publisher, and restaurateur. He was a member of the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) and was convicted on terrorism charges for his role in the kidnapping of British diplomat James Cross in October 1970. Lanctôt is the son of Gérard Lanctôt, a former head of the Parti de l'Unité nationale du Canada, a fascist party promoting Canadian nationalism.
After Cross was released, Lanctôt and the other kidnappers were allowed to leave Canada.
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Who is Jacques Lanctôt?
Canadian publisher
When was Jacques Lanctôt born?
Jacques Lanctôt was born on 5 November 1945 in Montreal.
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Jacques Lanctôt is a writer, publisher and militant.
What is Jacques Lanctôt known for?
Jacques Lanctôt is known for James Cross.
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Jacques Lanctôt is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacques Lanctôt. https://biography.guide/jacques-lanctot/
MLA: "Jacques Lanctôt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacques-lanctot/.
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