Le Jeune, Olivier National Historic Person
Québec, Quebec
Artistic rendition of Olivier Le Jeune
(© Wang Qijun, 2003)
Address :
Québec, Quebec
Recognition Statute:
Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date:
2022-02-08
Life Date:
0 to 1654
Other Name(s):
-
Olivier Le Jeune
(Designation Name)
Importance:
First documented person of African descent living on a permanent basis in Canada (New France), provides a glimpse into the experiences of enslaved people based on historical records