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Pierre Chastellain

1606 – 1684

Canadian missionary

Missionary Latin Catholic priest
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About Pierre Chastellain

Lived 1606 – 1684 (aged 77–78). Pierre Chastellain was a missionary and latin Catholic priest.

Pierre Chastellain (1606 – 14 August 1684) was a Jesuit missionary among the Huron.

Life Chastellain joined the Jesuits in 1624 and in 1636 sailed for New France with two other priests, Fathers Isaac Jogues and Charles Garnier. Also on the voyage was the Governor of New France, Charles de Montmagny who was replacing Samuel de Champlain.

In July, 1636, Chastellain and Garnier left Trois-Rivières to join the mission in the Huron country. He spent almost fifty years at appointments among the Hurons as well as in Quebec. He was a strong gentle man with a personal charity towards others.

An important legacy of his life is his book "Affectus amantis Christum seu Exercitium amoris erga Dominum Jesum pro totâ hebdomadâ".

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Important facts

Born
1606, Senlis
Birth century
17th century
Died
14 August 1684
Occupation
Missionary, Latin Catholic priest

People in Pierre Chastellain's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Charles Garnier
1606 – 1649
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Charles de Montmagny
1601 – 1654
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Isaac Jogues
1607 – 1646
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierre Chastellain?

Canadian missionary

When was Pierre Chastellain born?

Pierre Chastellain was born in 1606 in Senlis.

When did Pierre Chastellain die?

Pierre Chastellain died on 14 August 1684.

What was Pierre Chastellain's occupation?

Pierre Chastellain was a missionary and latin Catholic priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre Chastellain

· Wikidata: Q3384401

· DBpedia: Pierre Chastellain

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