Marie-Barbe de Boullongne
New France philanthropist
About Marie-Barbe de Boullongne
Lived 1618 – 1685 (aged 66–67). Marie-Barbe de Boullongne was a Canadian benefactor.
Marie-Barbe de Boullongne (ca 1618 – June 7, 1685) was a philanthropist in New France (later Quebec). She was a co-founder of a fraternity honouring the Holy Family, the Confrérie de la Sainte-Famille, and also the benefactor of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec. She was also known as Barbe de Boulogne.
She died at Quebec City in 1685.
The Quebec municipality of Sainte-Barbe was named partly in honour of Barbe de Boullongne, as well as for Saint Barbara.
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Who was Marie-Barbe de Boullongne?
New France philanthropist (c.1618–1685)
When was Marie-Barbe de Boullongne born?
Marie-Barbe de Boullongne was born in 1618 in Paris, Ravières.
When did Marie-Barbe de Boullongne die?
Marie-Barbe de Boullongne died in 1685.
What was Marie-Barbe de Boullongne's occupation?
Marie-Barbe de Boullongne was a benefactor.
What nationality was Marie-Barbe de Boullongne?
Marie-Barbe de Boullongne was Canadian.
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