Haute-Ville in Québec in Capitale-Nationale, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
hic iacet D D franciscus de Laval
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Here lies D D Francis de Laval
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2018
1. hic lacet franciscus de Laval / Here lies François de Laval Marker
Latin primus quebecensis Episcopus ,
Obuit die Sext â maii ,
Anuo Salutis millesimo Septingentesimo octaiio
ætatis Suæ octogesimo Sexto
Consecrationis quinquagesimo
Requiescat In pace
Here lies D D Francis de Laval,
the first Bishop of Quebec,
He died on the sixth day of May,
in the year of Salvation one thousand seven hundred and eight,
At the age of eighty-six,
in the fiftieth year of his consecration,
May he rest in peace.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1708.
Location. 46° 48.818′ N, 71° 12.368′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale. It is in Haute-Ville. It is on Rue De Buade just west of rue du Fort, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the outer wall of Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, opposite the interior location of Saint Laval's crypt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Rue De Buade, Québec G1R 4A1, Canada.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph (a few steps from this marker); Chapelle funéraire de Champlain / Champlain's Funeral Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbytery of Notre-Dame (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau (within shouting distance of this marker); Legislature of the Province of Canada (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Collège des Jésuites / Jesuit College (about 120 meters away); La Cathédrale Épiscopale de la Sainte-Trinité/ Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (about 120 meters away); First Patent in Canada (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.
Also see . . .
1. Self Guided Tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, Quebec City.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2018
2. hic lacet franciscus de Laval / Here lies François de Laval Marker
2. François de Laval at The Canadian Encyclopedia. (Submitted on September 13, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. François de Laval at Dictionary of Canadian Biography. (Submitted on September 13, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2018
3. Ici se trouve/Here lies François de Laval
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
