About
French-Canadian author, poet, and historian who published his three-volume work, Histoire du Canada, in the 1840s.
Before Fame
He studied law in Quebec and became a government notary in 1830.
Trivia
His name was given to The François-Xavier Garneau Medal, which became the Canadian Historical Association's most prestigious award.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Quebec City.
Associated With
One of Garneau's poems was read by actor Donald Sutherland in 2010 at the opening ceremonies for the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
