Benjamin Pâquet
1832
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1900
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photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: Canada
occupation: Catholic priest, university teacher
position held: protonotary apostolic, List of rectors of Université Laval, rector
Benjamin Pâquet (or Paquet, pronounced [pɑkɛt]; March 27, 1832 – February 25, 1900) was a French-Canadian Roman Catholic priest and educator. He was an influential and controversial figure in 19th century Quebec religious politics, making numerous enemies amongst the French-Canadian ultra-montane elite of the period. Three times his name was cited for potential bishopry, but each time his opponents successfully lobbied against his nomination or the decision makers settled on a less controversial choice. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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