René Goupil
Missionary and martyr of North America
Born
May 15th, 1608
417 years ago
Died
September 29th, 1642
382 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
France
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Born in France, a Jesuit missionary traveled to Canada to engage in missionary work among Indigenous peoples. Encountered challenges during the mission, including language barriers and cultural differences. Demonstrated commitment to the Jesuit mission of spreading Christianity. Captured and martyred during efforts to evangelize in the early colonial period. Canonized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, recognized for the sacrifice made in the pursuit of faith.
Served as a missionary in New France
Martyred during missionary efforts
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