About Louis Even
Lived 1885 – 1974 (aged 89). Louis Even was a Canadian essayist, politician and philosopher.
Louis Even (March 23, 1885, Montfort-sur-Meu – September 27, 1974) was a lay Christian leader and publisher who founded the social credit movement in Quebec. He co-founded and led the Pilgrims of Saint Michael, better known as the white berets, with Gilberte Côté-Mercier and was a founder of the Union of Electors, a predecessor of Réal Caouette's Ralliement créditiste.
In 1940, he ran for a seat in the House of Commons of Canada as a New Democracy candidate in Lake St-John—Roberval and came in third with over 3,000 votes.
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Who was Louis Even?
Canadian politician (1885-1974)
When was Louis Even born?
Louis Even was born on 23 March 1885 in Montfort-sur-Meu.
When did Louis Even die?
Louis Even died on 27 September 1974.
What was Louis Even's occupation?
Louis Even was an essayist, politician and philosopher.
What nationality was Louis Even?
Louis Even was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Even. https://biography.guide/louis-even/
MLA: "Louis Even." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-even/.
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