Jean-Baptiste de La Salle
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1651 – 1719
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Who was Jean-Baptiste de La Salle?
John Baptist de La Salle was a French priest, educational reformer, and founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is a saint of the Roman Catholic church and the patron saint of teachers.
De La Salle dedicated much of his life to the education of poor children in France; in doing so, he started many lasting educational practices. He is considered the founder of the first Catholic schools.
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- Born
- Apr 30, 1651
Reims - Also known as
- Jean Baptiste de Saint La Salle
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- France
- Education
- University of Paris
- Died
- Apr 7, 1719
Rouen
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on July 23, 2013
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