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Gilles Vigneault

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Key facts

Name Gilles Vigneault[1]
Birth date 27 October 1928[1]
Birth place Natashquan, Quebec[1]
Roles poet; singer-songwriter; publisher[1]
Nationality Canadian[1]

Gilles Vigneault is a Canadian poet and singer-songwriter from Quebec, known for songs like "Mon pays" and "Gens du pays."

Context

Gilles Vigneault is a Canadian poet and singer-songwriter from Quebec, born in Natashquan on 27 October 1928 [1]. He is known for his role in revitalizing the Québec chanson and spreading Quebecois culture internationally [3]. He founded the publishing house Éditions de l’arc in 1959 [3]. His song "Mon pays" is among his best-known works [3], and "Gens du pays" is considered Quebec’s unofficial national anthem [2].

Documented claims

  • He is instrumental in the revitalization of the Québec chanson and the international dissemination of Quebecois culture. [3]
  • He founded Éditions de l’arc in 1959. [3]
  • His song "Mon pays" is among his best-known works. [3]
  • His song "Gens du pays" is considered Quebec’s unofficial national anthem. [2]

Questions and answers

Where does Gilles Vigneault live now?

The sources do not specify his current residence. [1]

Who is Gilles Vigneault's partner?

The sources do not mention his partner. [1]

Is Gilles Vigneault ill?

The sources do not provide information about his health. [1]

How many children does Gilles Vigneault have?

The sources do not state the number of his children. [1]

Sources

  1. Gilles Vigneault | Alloprof — alloprof.qc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Gilles Vigneault (1928–) – Francophone Songs in North ... — blogs.ubc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Gilles Vigneault — thecanadianencyclopedia.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People