Marguerite Bourgeoys
- January 9, 2024
- Religious Leader
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Marguerite Bourgeoys |
| Occupation | Religious Leader |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 17, 1620(1620-04-17) |
| Age | 404 |
| Date Of Death | January 12, 1700 |
| Birthplace | Troyes |
| Country | France |
| Birth City | Grand Est |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Marguerite Bourgeoys Biography
| Name | Marguerite Bourgeoys |
| Birthday | Apr 17 |
| Birth Year | 1620 |
| Place Of Birth | Troyes |
| Home Town | Grand Est |
| Birth Country | France |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Parents | Guillemette Garnier, Abraham Bourgeoys |
Marguerite Bourgeoys is one of the most popular and richest Religious Leader who was born on April 17, 1620 in Troyes, Grand Est, France. French religious leader, who founded the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in New France colony which later became Canada.
Rosalie REndu was another French religious leader similar to her.
She was the sixth of twelve children born to Abraham Bourgeoys, and Guillemette Garnier.
Marguerite Bourgeoys Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Religious Leader |
| House | Living in own house. |
Marguerite Bourgeoys is one of the richest Religious Leader from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marguerite Bourgeoys 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1653, she set sail along with 100 other colonists of France aboard Saint- Nicholas.
The Catholic Church declared her a saint.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Marguerite Bourgeoys Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Marguerite Ranked on the list of most popular Religious Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Marguerite Bourgeoys celebrates birthday on April 17 of every year.
What is Marguerite Bourgeoys the patron saint of?
Marguerite was the first Canadian female saint, canonized (named a saint) by Pope John Paul II, in 1982. She is the patron saint of; poverty, loss of parents and people rejected by religious orders.
Did Marguerite Bourgeoys have a husband?
In 1722, she married the dashing François d’Youville , a young fur trader who supplemented his income through the illegal sale of alcohol to the local native population. Married life was not a happy one for Marguerite.
What was Marguerite Bourgeoys job?
Professions
Did Marguerite Bourgeoys have children?
When she reached Ville-Marie, Marguerite Bourgeoys found there were no children of school age , because of the infant mortality: “For about eight years we were unable to find any children to raise.” Meanwhile, she acted like an older sister to the settlers.
Why is Marguerite Bourgeoys important to Canada?
Marguerite Bourgeoys, C.N.D. (17 April 1620 – 12 January 1700), was a French nun and founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal in the colony of New France, now part of Québec, Canada. Born in Troyes, she became part of a sodality, ministering to the poor from outside the convent.