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Vachon Inc
Vachon is a surname. Persons Notable people with the surname include: *members of the Canadian professional wrestling Vachon family: **Luna Vachon (1962–2010), ring name of professional wrestler Gertrude Vachon **Maurice Vachon (1929–2013), retired Canadian professional wrestler, known by his ring name "Mad Dog" Vachon **Paul Vachon (born 1938), former professional wrestler ** Vivian Vachon (1951–1991), female professional wrestler *Auguste Vachon, Canadian officer of arms *Christine Vachon (born 1962), American movie producer *Florian Vachon (born 1985), French professional road bicycle racer * François Vachon de Belmont (1645–1732), fifth superior of the Montreal Sulpicians *Jean Vachon (1903–1989), American silent film actress *John Vachon (1914–1975), American photographer *Louis-Albert Vachon Louis-Albert Vachon, (February 4, 1912 – September 29, 2006) was a Canadian educator, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, and Archbis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vachon Family
The Vachon family is a French-Canadian family long associated with professional wrestling in Canada and the United States, headed by Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon, his brother Paul "Butcher" Vachon - both longtime NWA and AWA veterans - and their sister Vivian. At one point the Vachons were joined by a storyline brother named "Stan Vachon" who worked with Maurice and Paul Vachon in tag team matches. In 1975, the family was the subject of a documentary ''The Wrestling Queen'' and, in 2007, was featured in World Wrestling Entertainment's ''The Most Powerful Families in Wrestling''. The Vachons are noted to have lived in France in the 17th century. The Vachons have been noted as tough and rough family but they have a very rich history. In 2004, Maurice and Paul Vachon were inducted as a tag team into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. Vivian Vachon and Luna Vachon were inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in the Lady Wrestler category in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luna Vachon
Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon ( ; January 12, 1962 – August 27, 2010) was an American-Canadian professional wrestler, better known as Luna Vachon.Lisa S. Davis,Ex-wrestler Luna Vachon, 48, found dead", ''Tampa Bay Online'' (August 31, 2010). Over the course of her 22-year career, she wrestled for promotions such as the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), Extreme Championship Wrestling, the American Wrestling Association, and World Championship Wrestling. She was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. Career Training As a child, Gertrude Vachon wanted to continue her family's wrestling legacy. Attending wrestling events she used to play in the ring, which often resulted in training with various World Wide Wrestling Federation stars. Her family objected to her entering the wrestling business and tried to dissuade her, as they considered a wrestler's life at that time too harsh for a female. André the Giant, with whom she was c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Vachon
Joseph Maurice Régis Vachon (September 14, 1929 − November 21, 2013) was a Canadian professional wrestler, best known by his ring name Mad Dog Vachon. He was the older brother of wrestlers Paul and Vivian Vachon, and the uncle of wrestler Luna Vachon. Vachon started his career as an amateur wrestler, participating in the 1948 Summer Olympics and winning a gold medal at the 1950 British Empire Games. He made the switch to professional wrestling and spent time in various promotions in the United States while occasionally teaming with his brother Paul. In Portland, Oregon, he received the name "Mad Dog" Vachon. In the early 1960s, Vachon became a main eventer in the American Wrestling Association. He was one of the promotion's all-time great heels, known for his wild style and intense interviews. He was a five-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion. Starting in the 1970s, Vachon became a fan favourite, particularly in his home province of Quebec. After a stint in the World W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Vachon
Paul Vachon (born October 7, 1937) is a Canadian retired professional wrestler. He is a member of the Vachon wrestling family. He is perhaps best known by his ring name Butcher Vachon. Professional wrestling career Paul Vachon grew up as one of thirteen children of Ferdinand Vachon, a Montreal police officer. In 1957, he followed his brother Maurice into professional business, adopting his brother's, the "Mad Dog", vicious heel style and the moniker "Butcher Vachon". He wrestled in the American Wrestling Association, World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), National Wrestling Alliance and Georgia Championship Wrestling (later would become WCW). He often teamed with his brother "Mad Dog" Vachon, with whom he won the AWA World Tag Team Championship. In the early 1970s he appeared alongside his sister Vivian Vachon in the motion picture ''Wrestling Queen''. He wrestled under a mask as "Spoiler #2" for Jim Crockett Promotions' "Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling" in 1975. His angle i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivian Vachon
Diane Vachon (January 23, 1951 – August 24, 1991) was a Canadian professional wrestler and singer, best known by her ring name Vivian Vachon. A member of the Vachon family of wrestlers, she was the sister of Maurice and Paul Vachon, and the aunt of Luna Vachon. She is considered one of the best female wrestlers of the 1970s. Early life Diane Vachon was born on January 23, 1951 in Newport, Vermont to Ferdinand and Marguerite Vachon, and was part of the Vachon family. The youngest of thirteen children, Vachon was raised on a farm near Montreal, Quebec. She left high school following the 10th grade, and briefly attended Constance Brown's Charm School. She later modelled for a short period and worked in an office. Professional wrestling career At the suggestion of her brother Maurice, she began to train as a professional wrestler, and went to South Carolina to train under The Fabulous Moolah. It was also Maurice who suggested she adopt the ring name Vivian Vachon (sometimes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auguste Vachon
Auguste Georges Vachon, is a Canadians, Canadian Officer of Arms, officer of arms. He held the post of Saint-Laurent Herald, Saint-Laurent Herald of Arms in Ordinary at the Canadian Heraldic Authority from its foundation in 1988 until his retirement in 2000. Since then, he has served as Outaouais Herald Emeritus, Outaouais Herald of Arms Emeritus. Auguste Vachon holds a master's degree in history from the University of Ottawa. He joined the National Archives of Canada in 1967 as keeper of heraldic collections. With the creation of the Canadian Heraldic Authority in 1988, he was appointed Saint-Laurent Herald and Registrar, a post he held until his retirement in 2000. The governor general of Canada then named him Outaouais Herald Emeritus. He has advanced the knowledge of Canadian emblems by numerous publications in Canada and abroad, as a speaker at several international congresses and by doing research for exhibitions in the field. The Canadian Museum of History has acquired the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christine Vachon
Christine Vachon (; born November 21, 1962) is an American film producer active in the American independent film sector. Christine Vachon produced Todd Haynes' first feature, ''Poison'', which was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival. Since then, she has gone on to produce many acclaimed American independent films, including '' Far from Heaven'' (nominated for four Academy Awards), '' Boys Don't Cry'' (Academy Award winner), ''One Hour Photo'', '' Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', ''Happiness'', ''Velvet Goldmine'', ''Safe'', ''I Shot Andy Warhol'', ''Go Fish'', '' Swoon'', ''I'm Not There'', '' Gigantic'', '' Cracks''. and ''Cairo Time''. Her latest and upcoming projects include a short film collaboration with ACE Hotel and online film content producers Massify entitled "Lulu at the Ace Hotel" as well as a five-part HBO mini-series adaptation of James M. Cain's 1941 novel, ''Mildred Pierce.'' Vachon also participates as a member of the Jury for the NYICFF, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florian Vachon
Florian Vachon (born 2 January 1985) is a French former professional road bicycle racer, who rode professionally between 2008 and 2020, for the , and / teams. Major results ;2005 : 2nd Championat d'Auvergne ;2006 : 2nd Circuit des 2 ponts Montluçon ;2007 : Tour du Haut-Anjou ::1st Points classification ::1st Stages 3 & 4 : 1st Circuit Boussaquin : 2nd Paris–Tours Espoirs : 3rd Ronde du Pays Basque : 8th Road race, UCI Under-23 Road World Championships : 8th Road race, UCI European Under-23 Road Championships ;2008 : 1st Izegem : 2nd Beuvry la Forêt : 6th Tour de Vendée ;2009 : 1st Stage 3 Tour du Gévaudan Languedoc-Roussillon : 4th Tour de Vendée : 6th Grand Prix de la Ville de Lillers : 8th Le Samyn : 8th Tro-Bro Léon : 9th Grand Prix de la ville de Pérenchies : 10th Grand Prix de la Somme ;2010 : 1st Tour du Finistère : 1st Stage 1 Route du Sud : 1st Stage 3b Circuit des Ardennes : 2nd Grand Prix de Denain : 5th Tro-Bro Léon : 7th Cholet-Pays de Loire : 7th T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
François Vachon De Belmont
François Vachon de Belmont (3 April 1645 – 22 May 1732) was the fifth superior of the Montreal Sulpicians from 1700 to 1731. Vachon de Belmont was born in Burgundy, France to a wealthy family. He moved to Canada and personally funded the construction of La Montagne mission Mission (from Latin ''missio'' "the act of sending out") may refer to: Organised activities Religion *Christian mission, an organized effort to spread Christianity *Mission (LDS Church), an administrative area of The Church of Jesus Christ of ... near Montreal. He authored a manuscript history of New France entitled ''Recueil de pièces sur l’histoire du Canada'', which is currently held at the Bibliothèque nationale de France and known as Français 13516. This manuscript was partially published under the title ''Histoire du Canada'', by the ''Quebec Literary and Historical Society Collections'' in 1840. References External links * * * 1645 births 1732 deaths 18th-century Roman Catholi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Vachon
Jean Vachon (February 8, 1903 – February 2, 1989) was a motion picture actress whose career began in the silent film era. She was the daughter of Mrs. Rosemary Vachon of Los Angeles California.''Jean Vachon and Picture Studio Supervisor Wed'', Los Angeles Times, July 1, 1928, pg. B2. Vachon is in the cast of ''For Sale'' (1924). In 1927 Vachon portrayed a maid servant in ''Two Arabian Knights''. She became engaged to Nate "Chase" Watt, unit business manager for the Caddo Film Company at the Metropolitan Studios., in June 1928. Watt was promoted from assistant director only a few days earlier. At the time of the couple's engagement Watt was working with Thomas Meighan on a new feature film. He met Vachon when she first began making films.''Good Luck Visits Him In Bunches'', Los Angeles Times, June 2, 1928, Page A8. Their wedding was performed at St. Basil's Church, Wilshire Boulevard Wilshire Boulevard is a prominent boulevard in the Los Angeles area of Southern Californ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Vachon
John Felix Vachon (May 19, 1914 – April 20, 1975) was a world traveling American photographer. Vachon is remembered most for his photography working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) as part of the New Deal and for contributions to '' Look'' magazine. Biography John Vachon was born on May 19, 1914 to a middle class Irish Catholic Family in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was the son of Ann Marie (O'Hara) and Harry Parnell Vachon. His parents were not well off, his father made a get-by living as a traveling salesman in stationery supplies.He had one younger brother named Robert. Vachon had a Catholic education and graduated from Cretin High School local military Catholic high school (now Cretin-Derham Hall High School). He continued his education at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul and received a bachelor's degree in 1934. Vachon moved to Washington, D.C. after receiving a fellowship to attend graduate school at Catholic University of America to study English li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis-Albert Vachon
Louis-Albert Vachon, (February 4, 1912 – September 29, 2006) was a Canadian educator, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, and Archbishop of Quebec. He became a cardinal on May 25, 1985. History Vachon was born and raised in Saint-Frédéric, Quebec, one of a family of six. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Minor Seminary of Quebec in 1934 and studied theology at the Major Seminary of Quebec before being ordained by Jean-Marie-Rodrigue Cardinal Villeneuve on June 11, 1938. He then attended Université Laval, graduating in 1941 with a PhD in philosophy. He taught philosophy at Université Laval from 1941 to 1947, then began studies at the Pontifical Athenaeum ''Angelicum'' in Rome, Italy, where he was awarded a doctorate degree in theology in 1949 with a dissertation entitled "La vertu d'espérance et le péché de présomption : leur nature et leur opposition mutuelle." Father Vachon returned to Quebec in 1949 to take up the position of Professor of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
