Marguerite Bourgeoys was a French religious leader born on April 17, 1620. She is best known for founding the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in the colony of New France, which later became part of Canada. She was a pioneer in the education of women and children in the colony, and her work helped to shape the culture of the region.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.7 billion (2024)
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About
French religious leader who was the foundress of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in the colony of New France which became part of Canada.
Before Fame
She set sail with 100 other colonists from France on Saint-Nicholas in 1653.
Trivia
She was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Family Life
She was born the sixth child out of twelve children to Abraham Bourgeoys and Guillemette Garnier.
Associated With
Another French religious leader like her was Rosalie Rendu.