Marguerite Bourgeoys
French colonist and foundress
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Summary
Marguerite Bourgeoys was born on April 17, 1620[1], in Troyes[2]. She died on January 12, 1700[3], in Montreal[4]. She worked as a teacher[5], missionary[6], and founder of Catholic religious community[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,513 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1620[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1700[10]
- Place of burial: Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Montreal[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Commons category: Marguerite Bourgeoys[14]
- Canonization status: saint[15], blessed[16]
- Family name: Q114220344[17]
- Given name: Marguerite[18]
- Feast day: January 12[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Marguerite Bourgeoys[20]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[21], Biographical dictionary of Christian missions[22], The Westminster Handbook to Women in American Religious History[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
- Name in native language: Marguerite Bourgeoys[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Women in Religion[26]
- P14611: 54197[27]
Why It Matters
Marguerite Bourgeoys has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Marguerite Bourgeoys born?
Marguerite Bourgeoys was born in Troyes[2].
Where did Marguerite Bourgeoys die?
Marguerite Bourgeoys passed away in Montreal[4].
What did Marguerite Bourgeoys do for work?
Marguerite Bourgeoys worked as a teacher[5], missionary[6], and founder of Catholic religious community[7].