"Plessis, by his firm yet deferential attitude, his prudence and moderation, and his loyalty to the Crown, removed all opposition. He wisely resisted every offer of temporal betterment to maintain the fulness of his spiritual jurisdiction."
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Lionel Lindsay, Joseph-Octave Plessis Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)
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Joseph-Octave Plessis
Joseph-Octave Plessis (3 March 1763 – 4 December 1825) was a Canadian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Quebec.
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