Deaths on May 6

François de Laval

Died on May 6, 1708

François de Laval, French-Canadian bishop (b. 1623)

Francis-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval, commonly referred to as François de Laval (30 April 1623 – 6 May 1708), was the first Roman Catholic bishop of Quebec, appointed when he was 36 years old by Pope Alexander VII.

Laval was a member of the Montmorency family and was one of the most influential men of his day. He was a candidate for canonization by the Catholic Church after his death and was beatified in 1980 by Pope John Paul II. On 3 April 2014, Pope Francis made him a saint by equipollent canonization.

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Events on 1708

11 Mar

Scottish Militia Bill
Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.
11 Sep

Battle of Poltava
Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Battle of Poltava, and the Swedish Empire ceases to be a major power.
9 Oct

Battle of Lesnaya
Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya.

Deaths on May 6

François de Laval

Died on May 6, 1708

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Battle of Lesnaya