Pierre-Jean De Smet

Missionary
BIRTHDAY
January 30,1801
Birthplace
Belgium
Age
May 23,1873,age 72
Birth Sign
Aquarius
BIRTHDAY
January 30,1801 (age May 23,1873,age 72)
Birthplace
Belgium

About

The Jesuit missionary who was set out to Christianize the American Indians, and became the arbiter in disputes between them and the settlers.

Before Fame

He traveled to America, where he became an ordained priest.

Trivia

Rather than trying to take the Indians by force, he used negotiation.

Family Life

He was born in Belgium, practiced abstinence, and gave his life to the church.

Associated With

Ferdinand Konscak was another well-known Jesuit missionary and explorer.