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Laval

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Laval city (1991 pop. 314,398), coextensive with Île-Jésus (94 sq mi/243 sq km), S Que., Canada, between the Rivière des Mille Îles and the Rivière des Prairies, just NW of Montreal. The second largest city in Quebec, Laval was created in 1965, when 14 small communities on the island were amalgamated. It is a largely residential suburb of Montreal, with summer tourist facilities. The island was known as Montmagny Island until 1699, when it was granted to the Jesuits of Quebec and began to be settled. Author not available, LAVAL. , The Columbia... Read more
Pierre Laval
Pierre Laval The French politician Pierre Laval (1883-1945) served as chief minister in the World War II Vichy regime. He was later tried for treason and executed. Pierre Laval was born on June 28, 1883, the son of a caf é owner at Ch... Read more
Francois Xavier de Laval
Francois Xavier de Laval The French prelate Fran ç ois Xavier de Laval (1623-1708) was the first bishop of Quebec. He has...Catholic Church in Canada. Fran ç ois Xavier de Laval was born on April 30, 1623, in Montigny-sur-Avre (Eure-et-... Read more

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