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📅 Events in 1663

Jun 25, 1663

Bishop Laval Establishes Quebec Seminary

Bishop François de Laval establishes the Seminary of Quebec to train priests for New France, a forerunner of Laval University, which will become the oldest university in Canada.

Education Quebec

Jun 27, 1663

Quebec City Made Capital of New France

Quebec City is formally recognized as the capital and administrative centre of New France following the royal takeover of the colony from the Company of One Hundred Associates.

Politics Quebec