François de Laval
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Summary
François de Laval is a human[1]. Born in Montigny-sur-Avre[2], he… he was born on April 30, 1623[3]. He passed away in Quebec City[4]. He died on May 6, 1708[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (502 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- François de Laval's place of birth was Montigny-sur-Avre[2].
- François de Laval passed away in Quebec City[4].
- François de Laval was born on April 30, 1623[3].
- François de Laval died on May 6, 1708[5].
- Burial took place at Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral[9].
- François de Laval's father was Hugues de Montmorency-Laval[10].
- François de Laval's mother was Michelle de Péricard[11].
- François de Laval held citizenship in Kingdom of France[12].
- François de Laval worked as a Catholic priest[6].
- François de Laval worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
- François de Laval held the position of titular bishop[13].
- François de Laval held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Quebec[14].
- François de Laval held the position of vicar apostolic[15].
- François de Laval held the position of Governor of New France[16].
- François de Laval held the position of Governor of New France[17].
- François de Laval held the position of Commendatory abbot[18].
- François de Laval's education included a stint at Prytanée National Militaire[19].
- François de Laval's education included a stint at University of Paris[20].
- François de Laval received the Person of National Historic Significance[21].
- François de Laval was a member of Paris Foreign Missions Society[22].
- François de Laval's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
- François de Laval is recorded as male[24].
- François de Laval's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- François de Laval's Commons category is recorded as François de Laval[26].
- François de Laval's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[27].
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Origins and Family
François de Laval was born in Montigny-sur-Avre[2]. He was born on April 30, 1623[3]. His father was Hugues de Montmorency-Laval[10]. His mother was Michelle de Péricard[11].
Education
Educated at Prytanée National Militaire[19], a military school[28], in France[29], founded in 1604[30] and University of Paris[20], a former entity[31], in France[32], founded in 1150[33], headquartered in Paris[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include titular bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Quebec[14]; vicar apostolic[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[36]; Governor of New France[16], a title[37], founded in 1534[38]; and Commendatory abbot[18], a position[39].
Recognition
François de Laval received the Person of National Historic Significance[21].
Personal Life
François de Laval's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
Death and Burial
François de Laval died on May 6, 1708[5]. He passed away in Quebec City[4]. The cause of death was chilblains[40]. He is buried at Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for François de Laval include Laval[41], a city or town of Quebec[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1965[44]; Laval University[45], a public research university[46], in Canada[47], founded in 1852[48], headquartered in Quebec City[49]; and Rivière Montmorency[50], a river[51], in Canada[52].
Why It Matters
François de Laval ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (502 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include Laval[41], a city or town of Quebec[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1965[44]; Laval University[45], a public research university[46], in Canada[47], founded in 1852[48], headquartered in Quebec City[49]; and Rivière Montmorency[50], a river[51], in Canada[52].
FAQs
Where was François de Laval born?
Born in Montigny-sur-Avre[2].
Where did François de Laval die?
François de Laval passed away in Quebec City[4].
Who were François de Laval's parents?
François de Laval's father was Hugues de Montmorency-Laval[10]. François de Laval's mother was Michelle de Péricard[11].
What did François de Laval do for work?
François de Laval worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].
Where did François de Laval go to school?
François de Laval was educated at Prytanée National Militaire[19] and University of Paris[20].
What awards did François de Laval receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[21].