 Boul. Georges-Vanier. The Rt. Hon. Georges-Philias Vanier (1888-1967) was Canada's 19th governor general since Confederation. Born in Montreal a few steps from the street that now bears his name, Major-General Vanier served as a soldier and diplomat. He distinguished himself in World War I, losing his leg; he was Canada's ambassador to all Allied governments during World War II. He was named Governor General in 1959, becoming the second Canadian by birth and the first French-Canadian to hold that post. He died in office. Rue Fulford was renamed Boul. Georges-Vanier in 1967.
Full biography from the Governor General's website
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