Discover the Family Background of John Baptist de La Salle

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Questions and Answers

Which city was John Baptist de La Salle born in?

Rheims (correct)
Marseille
Lyon
Paris

Which two boys eventually became a priest?

Jean-Louis and Pierre
Pierre and Jean-Remy
Jacques-Joseph and Jean-Louis (correct)
Jacques-Joseph and Jean-Remy

At what age did Rose-Marie enter the convent?

16 (correct)
17
19
18

How many of Louis de La Salle and Nicole Moet's children died in infancy?

4 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following members of the De La Salle family with their roles or professions:

John Baptist = Oldest child Jacques-Joseph = Priest Pierre = Lawyer Rose-Marie = Entered convent at 16 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following De La Salle family members with their marital status or life events:

Louis de La Salle = Married at 25 Nicole Moet = Had 11 children Marie = Married Jean Maillefer Jean-Remy = Died in a mental institution Signup and view all the answers

Match the following De La Salle family members with their fate:

Four children = Died in infancy Rose-Marie = Died at 25 Jean-Remy = Died in a mental institution Marie = Married Jean Maillefer Signup and view all the answers

Match the following De La Salle family members with their professions or life paths:

John Baptist = Oldest child Jean-Louis = Priest Pierre = Lawyer Jean-Remy = Varied career and marital troubles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following De La Salle family members with their notable events:

Louis de La Salle = Magistrate of the presidia court at Reims Nicole Moet = Daughter of the Seigneur de Brouillet Rose-Marie = Entered the convent of the Canoses of St. Augustine Jean-Remy = Had a succession of marital troubles Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Early Life and Family

John Baptist de La Salle was born in Reims, France.
Two of John Baptist de La Salle's brothers, Nicolas and Louis, eventually became priests.
Rose-Marie entered the convent at the age of 16.
Four of Louis de La Salle and Nicole Moet's children died in infancy.

De La Salle Family Members

Nicolas de La Salle: priest
Louis de La Salle: priest
Jean-Baptiste de La Salle: priest and founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
Louis de La Salle: married to Nicole Moet
Jean-Baptiste de La Salle: remained a bachelor
Nicolas de La Salle: died young
Louis de La Salle: died young
Jean-Baptiste de La Salle: founded the Brothers of the Christian Schools
Louis de La Salle: had children who died in infancy