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Aurore L'Enfant Martyre

What is aurore l'enfant martyre?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Nom complet Marie-Aurore-Lucienne Gagnon[1]
Naissance 31 mai 1909[1]
Décès 12 février 1920[1]
Lieu Sainte-Philomène-de-Fortierville (Fortierville, Québec)[1]
Cause générale mauvais traitements[1]
Œuvre liée pièce de théâtre *Aurore, l'enfant martyre*[1]

Aurore l'enfant martyre refers to Aurore Gagnon, a Quebec girl who died in 1920 after being mistreated, and to the play inspired by her story, created in 1921.

Context

The case of Aurore Gagnon, a girl who died in 1920 after mistreatment, inspired a play created in 1921 [1]. The expression "Aurore l'enfant martyre" refers both to the person and to the work [1]. The case took place in Quebec, Canada [1]. The play was written by Léon Petitjean and Henri Rollin, and it premiered at the Théâtre des Variétés in Montreal [1].

Documented claims

  • Aurore Gagnon died in 1920 as a result of mistreatment. [1]
  • The play *Aurore, l'enfant martyre* was created on January 17, 1921. [1]

Questions and answers

Who is Aurore l'enfant martyre?

She is Aurore Gagnon, a Quebec girl who died in 1920 after mistreatment [1].

Is Aurore, l'enfant martyre a true story?

Yes, the story is based on the real case of Aurore Gagnon, who died in 1920 [1].

Sources

  1. Un cas tragique : Aurore, l'enfant martyre — erudit.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in History