Jacques-François de Monbeton de Brouillan (1651,
Gascony
Gascony (; french: Gascogne ; oc, Gasconha ; eu, Gaskoinia) was a province of the southwestern Kingdom of France that succeeded the Duchy of Gascony (602–1453). From the 17th century until the French Revolution (1789–1799), it was part o ...
– September 22, 1705 at
Chedabouctou,
Acadia) French military officer and Governor of Plaisance (
Placentia),
Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador (; french: Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador; frequently abbreviated as NL) is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. The province comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region ...
(1689-1701) and
Acadia (1701-1705).
Biography
Monbeton de Brouillan was born to a
Protestant noblemen at Gascony and while serving as captain of the
French
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forces in
French Canada had renounced Protestantism and was baptized a
Roman Catholic at
Québec
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in 1687. In 1689 he returned to France and became governor of
Plaisance on June 1, 1690. While at Plaisance Monbeton de Brouillan defended the settlement three times against
British attacks, in 1691, 1692 and 1693. During a visit to France in 1695 he was instructed to team up with
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. During the winter of 1696–1697, with troops in the command of d'Iberville, Mombeton de Brouillan they
attacked, captured and burned St. John's.
With the death of
Joseph Robineau de Villebon
Joseph Robineau (or Robinau) de Villebon (22 August 1655 – 5 July 1700), a governor of Acadia, was born in New France and received much of his education and military experience in France.
Robinau de Villebon's importance in history occurre ...
, the governor of Acadia in 1700, Monbeton de Brouillan was given command of the government there in 1701 although the actual title of governor was not given until 1702. His poor health was evident during this period and he died in 1705.
He appears to have been an effective governor both at Placentia and at Port-Royal. His organization of defences in these two posts was notable. He also promoted the economic growth of Acadia by developing the fisheries, logging the forests, and building ships.
See also
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Governors of Newfoundland
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List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador
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List of Acadian governors
References
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External links
Biography at Government House ''The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador''
1651 births
1705 deaths
Governors of Plaisance
Governors of Acadia
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