Biography:Jeanne Mance was one of the founders of Ville-Maire (Montreal), Canada, in 1642 as a member of the Société Notre-Dame de Montréal. She became one of the colonies chief supporters, organizing funding and support from France.
As a nurse Mance established its first hospital, the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, in 1645. She served as the hospital's director for 17 years.