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Matching Articles"19th Century" (Total 17)

The Impact of the Anglo-French Wars, 1793-1803

Coming so soon after the massive market collapse of the late 1780s, the Anglo-French wars had a devastating effect on the migratory fishery.
Anglo-French Warfare

France and England - later Great Britain - were at war, on and off, from 1689 to 1815.
Newfoundland and the French and American Wars, 1793-1815

An article on Newfoundland's involment in the war between Britain and France which, with only minor interruption, lasted from 1793 until 1815
Labrador Fishery

A brief history of Labrador, including the importance of the fishery, permanent settlement, and relations with Quebec and with Newfoundland.
Prosperity and the End of the Migratory Fishery, 1803-1815

The fishing trends which developed after 1793 became even more pronounced after 1803, when the Napoleonic wars began.
The Restoration to France (1763-1815)

In 1763 French authorities reclaimed possession of the islands (St. Pierre and Miquelon) and re-established a small French resident population.
Bishop Fleming and the Roman Catholic Church

The Franciscan priest and bishop Michael Anthony Fleming was a religious, social, political, and cultural agentr for the Irish in Newfoundland.
Building the Cathedral

The Roman Catholic Chapel was constructed in 1786 on leased land on what later became Henry Street in St. John's.
Newfoundland and Daniel O'Connell

Background information about the famous Irish politician, Daniel O'Connell and his influence on Newfoundland.
The Irish Christian Brothers in 19th-century Newfoundland

A lay order of religious men, the Irish Christian Brothers were recognized as a 'congregation' whose mission was to serve and educate the poor.
Bishop James Louis O'Donel (1737-1811)

About the life of Bishop James Louis O'Donel, who came to St. John's and formally established the Roman Catholic Church in Newfoundland.
Bishop Patrick Lambert

About the life of Bishop Patrick Lambert, second Roman Catholic bishop of St. John's.
Religion and Politics, 1829-1850

About the relationship between religion and politics in Newfoundland from 1829-1850.
Religion in Newfoundland and Labrador

A broad look at religion in Newfoundland and Labrador throughout the centuries.
Roman Catholic Religious Orders and Education

The Roman Catholic religious orders and their influence on education in Newfoundland during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Roman Catholic Church

Roman Catholic presence and influence on Newfoundland society, and advancements in the Roman Catholic church.
Bishop Thomas Scallan (1766-1830)

Biography on Bishop Thomas Scallan, Roman Catholic bishop of St. John's, NL.

Matching Articles"19th Century" (Total 17)

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