Pierre Maillard

Deceased Person

1710 – 1762

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Who was Pierre Maillard?

Abbé Pierre Antoine Simon Maillard was a French-born Roman Catholic priest. He is noted for his contributions to the creation of a written language for the Mi'kmaq indigenous people of Île Royale, Cape Breton Island, Canada. He is also credited with helping negotiate a peace treaty between the British and Mi'kmaq people, which resulted in the Burying the Hatchet Ceremony. He was buried in the protestant church yard of St. Paul's Church.

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Born
1710
Also known as
  • Antoine-Simon Maillard
Died
Aug 12, 1762

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on July 23, 2013

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