Adolphe Basile Routhier
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Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier

Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier (May 8, 1839 – June 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.

One of his descendants is Marie Routhier, a Spandex fashion designer based in Newfoundland.

Honors

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

• Rue Basile-Routhier (Basile Routhier Street), located in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada;
• Place Basile-Routhier, located in Shawinigan;
• Rue Basile-Routhier in Montreal, Quebec.

External links

• Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online

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