Marguerite Bourgeoys Biography
Marguerite Bourgeoys, C.N.D., was the French foundress of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in the colony of New France, now part of Canada. She lived in Fort Ville-Marie as of 1653, educating young girls, the poor, and natives until her death at the turn of the 18th century. She is also significant for developing one of the first uncloistered religious communities in the Catholic Church. She has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church. Source: Wikipedia
Biography Snapshot
- Name:
- Marguerite Bourgeoys
- Nationality:
- France
- Religion:
- Catholicism
- Date of Birth:
- April 17, 1620
- Astrological Sign:
- Aries
- Date of Death:
- January 12, 1700
- Age at Death:
- 79
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