François Norbert Blanchet was a French Canadian-born missionary priest and prelate of the Catholic Church who was instrumental in establishing the Catholic Church presence in the Pacific Northwest. Wikipedia
Born: September 30, 1795, Quebec, Canada
Died: June 18, 1883 (age 87 years), Portland, OR
Siblings: Augustin-Magloire Blanchet
Archdiocese: Oregon City