Antoine Labelle
Antoine Labelle | |
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| Born | November 24, 1833 Sainte-Rose (Laval), Lower Canada |
| Died | January 4, 1891 (aged 57) Quebec City, Quebec |
| Occupation | Roman Catholic priest |
François-Xavier-Antoine Labelle (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa ɡzavje ɑ̃twan labɛl]; November 24, 1833 – January 4, 1891) was a Roman Catholic priest and the person principally responsible for the settlement (or "colonization") of the Laurentians. He is also referred to as "Curé Labelle" and sometimes, the "King of the North."