Auguste Chapdelaine
French missionary and saint
Born
February 6th, 1814
211 years ago
Died
1856
169 years ago — 42 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
France
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Born in 1814, Chapdelaine served as a missionary in Canada during the 19th century. Focused on evangelizing Indigenous populations, he spent several years in the mission field. He was captured by local tribes and became a martyr for his faith. Chapdelaine was later canonized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, recognized for his dedication and sacrifice in spreading Christianity.
Missionary work among Indigenous peoples
Martyrdom leading to canonization
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