Jeanne Mance

Jeanne Mance (November 12, 1606 – June 18, 1673) was a French settler in Montreal.

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November 12 - 1606 - June 18 - 1673 - French - Montreal

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She was born in Langres, in eastern France. She came to Canada with Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve in 1641 with the intent of organizing a hospital, and so is considered one of the founders of Montreal. The Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, the first hospital in North America, was completed in 1645.

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Langres - Canada - Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve - 1641 - Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal - Hospital - North America - 1645

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