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Claude Poullart des Places
French Catholic priest (1679–1709) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Claude-François Poullart des Places, C.S.Sp. (26 February 1679 – 2 October 1709) was a French Catholic priest who founded the Congregation of the Holy Spirit in 1703 at the age of 24.[1] The decree opening his cause of canonization was promulgated on 1 October 1989, but has not yet proceeded to his beatification.
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Servant of God Claude-François Poullart des Places | |
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![]() Des Places after his ordination as a priest | |
Born | (1679-02-26)26 February 1679 Rennes, France |
Died | 2 October 1709(1709-10-02) (aged 30) Paris, France |
Resting place | Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, Paris, France 48°50′48″N 2°20′53″E |
Nationality | French |
Known for | Founding the Congregation of the Holy Spirit |
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