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Apr 28, 1707 Aingoulaincourt, Grand Est, France Died on 16 Dec 1776 (aged 69)
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About Olivier De Vézin
- Pierre-François Olivier de Vézin (also Vésin and Vézain) (28 April 1707 – April 20, 1776) was a Canadian ironmaster and chief surveyor of Louisiana sent by King Louis IV.
- He served in the Cabildo as chief councilor and died in New Orleans April 20, 1776.
- His family coat of arms hangs in the Cabildo today.
- He married Marie-Joseph Duplessis, daughter of Jean-Baptiste Gastineau Duplessis.
- His children, grandchildren, many generations were established, well known in New Orleans.
- Some include Gerard de Marigny de Mandaville, P.G.T.
- Beauragaurd, C.C.
- Claiborne, Francois -Marie Chevalier di Reggio, and many more.
- Pierre-François' daughter Victore-Francios, became mother superior at Ursulines Convent and led prayers in the streets in the Battle of New Orleans.
- She is responsible for the veneration of Our Lady of Prompt Succor mass at Thanksgiving that is still celebrated on January 8 annually.
