A Franciscan Recollect, born Flanders. One of the most zealous missionaries to the Canadian Micmacs, among whom he labored from 1675 to 1686. Returning to France, he wrote two important historical works on the beginnings of the Faith in New France.
A Franciscan Recollect, born Flanders. One of the most zealous missionaries to the Canadian Micmacs, among whom he labored from 1675 to 1686. Returning to France, he wrote two important historical works on the beginnings of the Faith in New France.
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