About Robert Choquette
Lived 1905 – 1991 (aged 85). Robert Choquette was a Canadian poet, playwright, writer, diplomat, essayist and novelist.
Robert Guy Choquette (; April 22, 1905 – January 22, 1991) was a Canadian novelist, poet and diplomat.
He was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, and he moved with his family to Montreal in 1914.
In 1968, he was appointed Canada's ambassador to Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. He served until 1970.
In 1968, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. In 1989, he was made a Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec.
After his death in 1991, he was entombed at the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.
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Who was Robert Choquette?
Canadian diplomat (1905–1991)
When was Robert Choquette born?
Robert Choquette was born on 22 April 1905 in Manchester.
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Robert Choquette died on 22 January 1991 in Montreal.
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Robert Choquette was a poet, playwright, writer, diplomat, essayist and novelist.
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Robert Choquette was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Choquette. https://biography.guide/robert-choquette/
MLA: "Robert Choquette." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-choquette/.
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