Ahuntsic (missionary)
Appearance
Ahuntsic | |
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Ahuntsic and Visitation Church in background | |
Born | unknown |
Died | June 25, 1625 |
Cause of death | drowning, possibly assassination |
Occupation | Missionary |
Known for | His death |
- For other usages of the name, please refer to Ahuntsic (disambiguation).
Ahuntsic (died June 25, 1625) was a Huron, converted by the French Recollet missionary to the Hurons, Nicolas Viel in the 1620s.
Biography
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After almost two years spent in the Huron territory, Nicolas Viel decided to return to Quebec City in May 1625. Ahuntsic accompanied him during this trip. After a long period of travel, they drowned when their canoe capsized near present-day Sault-au-Récollet on June 25, 1625.
The Montreal district of Ahuntsic and the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville are named for him.
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