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About François de Laval
Francis-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval, commonly referred to as François de Laval, was considered the founder of the Catholic faith in New France. He was a French Catholic prelate who served as Apostolic Vicar of New France from 1658 to 1674. In 1674, he was given the diocese, making him the first bishop of Quebec. He held this position until he retired due to poor health in 1688. He continued to work in New France until his death in 1708.
Everything about François de Laval →- Occupation
- Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Position held
- titular bishop, Roman Catholic Bishop of Quebec, vicar apostolic, Governor of New France
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France
- Born
- April 30, 1623
- Died
- May 6, 1708