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French, Peter

O'Connor, Thomas (2004) French, Peter. In: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press.

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Abstract

French, Peter (d. 1693), Dominican priest and missionary, was a native of Galway. On completion of his studies in Andalucía in the 1640s he travelled to Spanish America. There he worked for thirty years among the native peoples of Mexico.

Keywords:Peter French
Subjects:Arts, Celtic Studies & Philosophy > History
ID Code:380
Deposited By:Thomas O'Connor
Deposited On:31 Aug 2006
Journal or Publication Title:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Refereed:Yes
URL:http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/10166?docPos=2

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