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Albert Tessier
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Albert Tessier, c. 1938
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| Born | March 6, 1895 Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, Quebec, Canada
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| Died | September 13, 1976 (aged 81) Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
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| Occupation | priest, historian and film maker |
Albert Tessier (March 6, 1895 – September 13, 1976) was a Canadian priest, historian, and filmmaker. He was born in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, a town in Quebec, Canada.
Tessier was a very creative person. He started taking photos with his Kodak Brownie camera in 1913. Later, he went on to make over seventy films.
Life as a Priest and Teacher
Albert Tessier became a priest in June 1920. A priest is a religious leader in the Christian church. He then studied in Rome and earned a PhD in Theology in 1922. A PhD is a very high university degree. Theology is the study of religious beliefs.
In 1924, he returned to his home area. He began working as a teacher and professor. He taught history and literature. In 1937, he became a professor of Canadian history at Université Laval.
Promoting His Home Area
Tessier was very proud of the area where he grew up. This region is called Mauricie. He actually created the name "Mauricie" in 1933. Before that, people called it the "Saint-Maurice Valley."
Many of the films he made were about his home area. He wanted to teach people about its history and culture.
His Films
From 1925 until he passed away, Albert Tessier made more than seventy non-fiction films. Non-fiction films show real events and facts.
He loved to make movies about nature, history, and religion. He also made films about education and culture. His films helped to record life in Quebec during his time.
Death
Albert Tessier died in Trois-Rivières on September 13, 1976. He was 81 years old.
Legacy
Albert Tessier is remembered in many ways. The following things were named in his honor:
- The Prix Albert-Tessier award. This is a special award given in Quebec.
- Avenue Albert-Tessier, a street in Shawinigan, Quebec.
- Pavillon Albert-Tessier, a building at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.
