About Jacques Bigot
Lived 1651 – 1711 (aged 59). Jacques Bigot was a French missionary and catholic priest.
Jacques Bigot (26 July 1651 – April 1711) was a Jesuit priest who arrived in Canada in 1679 as a missionary to the Abenakis.
Bigot's first mission posting was at Sillery, Quebec, where the Abenakis had fled from the English. By 1683 he had relocated them to a site on the Chaudière River which had been granted to him by the Governor General of New France, Antoine Lefèbvre de La Barre.
His brother, Vincent Bigot was active in the missions at the same time and rose to the position of superior general and, subsequently, the procurator of Canadian missions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jacques Bigot?
French missionary
When was Jacques Bigot born?
Jacques Bigot was born on 26 July 1651 in Bourges.
When did Jacques Bigot die?
Jacques Bigot died on 1 April 1711 in Quebec City.
What was Jacques Bigot's occupation?
Jacques Bigot was a missionary and catholic priest.
What nationality was Jacques Bigot?
Jacques Bigot was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jacques Bigot (Jesuit)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacques Bigot. https://biography.guide/jacques-bigot/
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