Stamp of 1980 surcharged in black Bs. 3.50 on Bs.9. Previous value overprinted with wavy lines.
Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (April 30, 1651 – April 7, 1719) was a French priest, educational reformer, and founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is a saint of the Catholic Church and the patron saint for teachers of youth. De La Salle dedicated much of his life to the education of poor children in France; in doing so, he started many lasting educational practices.
