Sister Marguerite d'Youville

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Catholic nun
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Varennes,_Quebec
gptkbp:born October 15, 1701
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Notre-Dame-des-Neiges_Cemetery
gptkbp:canonizedBy December 9, 1990
gptkbp:contribution social_welfare_in_Quebec
gptkbp:died December 23, 1771
gptkbp:education self-taught
gptkbp:feastDay December 23
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Grey_Nuns_of_the_Sacred_Heart
gptkbp:honors numerous schools and hospitals named after her
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sister Marguerite d'Youville
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:the_Sisters_of_Charity
gptkbp:inspiredBy the_teachings_of_Jesus_Christ
gptkbp:involved community service
community health initiatives
social justice advocacy
advocacy for women's rights
support for the elderly
support for families in need
support for mental health initiatives
support for disaster relief efforts
support for local artisans
advocacy for economic justice
support for indigenous communities
advocacy for the marginalized
advocacy for healthcare access
support for refugees
support for mental health awareness
support for environmental initiatives
support for community development projects
promotion of volunteerism
promotion of cultural heritage
promotion of interfaith dialogue
promotion of fair trade practices
support for orphans
care for the sick
founding of charitable institutions
advocacy for peace and reconciliation
education of the poor
development of healthcare policies
collaboration with other religious orders
development of community resources
development of nursing as a profession
promotion of education for girls
promotion of health education
establishment_of_the_Grey_Nuns'_mission_in_the_United_States
gptkbp:knownFor charitable works
gptkbp:legacy influence_on_nursing_and_healthcare_in_Canada
gptkbp:nationality Canadian
gptkbp:occupation foundress
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Antoine_d'Youville
gptkb:Marie_Anne_de_la_Frégeoire
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Grey_Nuns
gptkbp:role pioneer_in_healthcare
gptkbp:significantEvent establishment of the first hospital in Montreal