Louis-François Duplessis de Mornay
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Louis-François Duplessis de Mornay (September 20, 1663 – November 28, 1741) was bishop of the diocese of Quebec from 1727 to 1733, although he never went to Canada. From a noble family, he joined the Capuchins. Appointed Vicar-General for Louisiana, he supervised the various orders conducting missions through correspondence.
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Louis-François Duplessis de Mornay | |
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Bishop of Quebec | |
Diocese | Quebec |
Installed | 1727 |
Term ended | 1733 |
Predecessor | Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier |
Successor | Pierre-Herman Dosquet |
Personal details | |
Born | (1663-09-20)September 20, 1663 |
Died | November 28, 1741(1741-11-28) (aged 78) Paris, France |
Nationality | French |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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