Jean Langevin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian Catholic bishop
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Place of Birth: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
About Jean Langevin
- Jean-Pierre-François-Laforce Langevin (22 September 1821 – 26 January 1892) was born and lived his life in Quebec.
- He was taught by a governess before entering the Petit SĂ©minaire de Quebec.
- He began his studies for the priesthood at the Grand SĂ©minaire and taught back at his old school, a vocation he continued after he was ordained priest.
- His teaching and parish experience covered a number of years and were rewarding and successful.
- His final position in education was principal of the École Normale Laval. In 1867, he was appointed as the first Roman Catholic bishop of the diocese of Rimouski.
- He served there for 24 years in an administration that was often stormy and difficult.
- His last three years were marred by poor physical and mental health.
- He resigned his duties in 1891 at the request of Cardinal Taschereau on behalf of papal authorities.His brother, Hector-Louis Langevin, was one of the Fathers of Confederation.
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