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3 unusual facts about François de Laval


Charles Bazire

He appears to have been the recipient of various land grants, both singly and in partnership, from Intendant Talon and Bishop Laval.

Joseph-Émile Brunet

Joseph-Émile Brunet created the fountain in front of the Basilica and the stone 7'6 ' high sculptures in niches as you enter the basilica, “Marie de L’Incarnation”, “Saint Joseph”, “The Virgin with Jesus”, “François de Laval”, and “St. Joachim”.

He was granted commissions for granite sculptures of key figures in the province of Quebec's history at the Parliament Building (Quebec): “François de Laval”, “Marguerite Bourgeoys”, “Jean-Jacques Olier” and “Marie de l’Incarnation” completing the façade by 1965.



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