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Léonie Couture

b. 1951

Canadian feminist activist

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About Léonie Couture

Born 1951. Léonie Couture is a Canadian women's rights activist.

Léonie Couture (born 1951 in Saint-Georges, Quebec) is a Canadian feminist activist. She is the founder and director of (French: La rue des Femmes), an organization designed to help homeless women, mainly in the Montreal area.

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Important facts

Born
1951, Saint-Georges
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Laval University, Université du Québec à Montréal, Université de Montréal
Awards
Knight of the National Order of Quebec; Thérèse-Daviau Prize; Idola Saint-Jean Prize; Member of the Order of Canada
Also known as
Leonie Couture

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Léonie Couture's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Léonie Couture?

Canadian feminist activist

When was Léonie Couture born?

Léonie Couture was born in 1951 in Saint-Georges.

What is Léonie Couture's occupation?

Léonie Couture is a women's rights activist.

What nationality is Léonie Couture?

Léonie Couture is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Léonie Couture

· Wikidata: Q3271698

· DBpedia: Léonie Couture

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