Ahuntsic (missionary) facts for kids
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Ahuntsic
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Ahuntsic and Visitation Church in background
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| Died | June 25, 1625 |
| Cause of death | drowning, possibly assassination |
| Occupation | Missionary |
| Known for | His death |
- For other usages of the name, please refer to Ahuntsic (disambiguation).
Ahuntsic (died June 25, 1625) was a Huron, converted by the French Recollet missionary to the Hurons, Nicolas Viel in the 1620s.
Biography
Cross in honour of Nicolas Viel and Ahuntsic at Parc de l'Île de la Visitation
After almost two years spent in the Huron territory, Nicolas Viel decided to return to Quebec City in May 1625. Ahuntsic accompanied him during this trip. After a long period of travel, they drowned when their canoe capsized near present-day Sault-au-Récollet on June 25, 1625.
The Montreal district of Ahuntsic and the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville are named for him.
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