René Goupil

Missionary and martyr of North America

René Goupil - Missionary and martyr of North America
Born

May 15th, 1608
417 years ago

Died

September 29th, 1642
383 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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