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Old Ursuline Convent

About Old Ursuline Convent

Ursuline Convent was a series of historic Ursuline convents in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. In 1727, at the request of Governor Étienne Perier, nuns from the Ursuline Convent of Rouen (Normandy) went to New Orleans to found a convent, run a hospital, and take care of educating young girls.

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Founded
1734
Architect
Ignace François Broutin

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