William Henry Giles | |
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| Born | September 1, 1930 Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 5, 2021 (aged 91) |
| Education | Master of Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto, Osgoode Hall |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, Lawyer |
| Organization(s) | Toronto French School, The Giles School |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Order of Canada, Queen's Silver Jubilee medal, Commemorative medal from the Government of Canada |
William Henry Giles CM QC (September 1, 1930 – December 5, 2021) was a Canadian educator who was regarded as a pioneer in early academic intervention and French immersion. He was the founder of two French immersion private schools, the Toronto French School and The Giles School.
Born in Windsor, Ontario, Giles had a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto as well as a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall in Toronto. In 1954, he married Anna Por, with whom he had three children. Giles died on December 5, 2021, at the age of 91.[1]