Louis de Montfort
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Summary
Louis de Montfort was born on January 31, 1673[1], in Montfort-sur-Meu[2]. He died on April 28, 1716[3], in Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], theologian[6], and missionary[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,555 views/month, #6,844 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1673[9]
- Place of burial: Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Notable work: Secret of Mary[12], Secret of the Rosary[13], True Devotion to Mary[14], Q140379304[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Saint Louis de Montfort[18]
- Canonization status: saint[19], blessed[20]
- Religious order: Company of Mary[21], Third Order of Saint Dominic[22]
- Family name: Grignion[23], de Montfort[24]
- Given name: Louis-Marie[25]
- Feast day: April 28[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Saint Louis de Montfort[27]
- Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/l/luis_maria_grignion.htm[28]
- Described by source: The Catholic Encyclopedia[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
- Commons Creator page: Saint Louis de Montfort[31]
- Birth name: Louis-Marie Grignion[32]
- Name in native language: Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort[33]
- Date of baptism: February 1, 1673[34]
Why It Matters
Louis de Montfort has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include True Devotion to Mary[37], a written work[38].
FAQs
Where was Louis de Montfort born?
Louis de Montfort's place of birth was Montfort-sur-Meu[2].
Where did Louis de Montfort die?
Louis de Montfort died in Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre[4].
What did Louis de Montfort do for work?
Louis de Montfort worked as a Catholic priest[5], theologian[6], and missionary[7].