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Elias NEAU was born abt. 1662 in Moëze, Saintonge, France
Elias NEAU was the child of ? and ?Elias NEAU died 7 September 1722
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Elias NEAU was a merchant, missionary.
A marchand, or merchant, was a trader who sold a specific type of merchandise or product. Merchants handled most of the supply and distribution of products that came from Europe.
Source: tfcq.ca
Elias NEAU was a merchant, missionary.
A marchand, or merchant, was a trader who sold a specific type of merchandise or product. Merchants handled most of the supply and distribution of products that came from Europe.
Source: tfcq.ca
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1704 - February 28 - Frenchman Elias Neau opens a school for blacks in NYC
Elias Neau (also spelled as Elias Neve) was a historical figure known for his missionary work among Native Americans in the 17th century. He was a French Protestant Huguenot who emigrated to the British American colonies.
Elias Neau played a significant role in establishing a school for Native American children in New York City in the early 1700s. The school, known as the 'Charity School,' aimed to educate and Christianize Native American children, as well as some African and European children from impoverished families. Neau's efforts were motivated by his desire to spread the Gospel and provide education to those in need.
He faced various challenges, including opposition from other colonists and the difficulty of gaining the trust of Native American communities. Despite these obstacles, Elias Neau persisted in his mission and left a lasting impact on the education and religious outreach to indigenous communities in the region.
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Elias Neau (also spelled as Elias Neve) was a historical figure known for his missionary work among Native Americans in the 17th century. He was a French Protestant Huguenot who emigrated to the British American colonies.
Elias Neau played a significant role in establishing a school for Native American children in New York City in the early 1700s. The school, known as the 'Charity School,' aimed to educate and Christianize Native American children, as well as some African and European children from impoverished families. Neau's efforts were motivated by his desire to spread the Gospel and provide education to those in need.
He faced various challenges, including opposition from other colonists and the difficulty of gaining the trust of Native American communities. Despite these obstacles, Elias Neau persisted in his mission and left a lasting impact on the education and religious outreach to indigenous communities in the region.
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