About Alexis André
Lived 1832 – 1893 (aged 60). Alexis André was a Canadian and French missionary, known for Missionary.
Father Alexis André (6 July 1832 – 10 January 1893) was a missionary Roman Catholic priest active in Western Canada.
André was born in Kergompez, Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France. He was ordained a priest on July 14, 1861, and was immediately sent as a missionary to the Red River Colony and the Dakota Territory. He spent much time in service to people in Manitoba and the North-West Territories (now Saskatchewan and Alberta), especially to the Métis population. He served the first mass in Prince Albert.
As a result of Fr. André's close association with the Métis, he was assigned as Louis Riel's spiritual advisor prior to his execution in 1885.
In 1887 André was appointed to the Calgary mission. He died in Calgary on January 10, 1893.
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Who was Alexis André?
Missionary Roman Catholic priest/Western Canada (1832–1893)
When was Alexis André born?
Alexis André was born on 6 July 1832 in Guipavas.
When did Alexis André die?
Alexis André died on 10 January 1893 in Calgary.
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Alexis André was a missionary.
What was Alexis André known for?
Alexis André was known for Missionary.
What nationality was Alexis André?
Alexis André was Canadian and French.
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