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ADOLPHE-BASILE ROUTHIER

Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier

Sir 'Adolphe-Basile Routhier' (May 8, 1839June 27, 1920) was a Canadian judge, author, and lyricist. He wrote the lyrics of the original French version of the Canadian national anthem ''O Canada''.

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Many sites and landmarks were named to honor Basile Routhier. They include:

★ Rue Basile-Routhier (Basile Routhier Street), located in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada;

★ Place Basile-Routhier, located in Shawinigan.

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Biography at the ''Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online''

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