Raphaël Lambert Closse (1618–1662) was a

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when he disembarked at Ville-Marie,

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in 1647. His exact date of birth is unknown, however, he was born in

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in the

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department of today's northern

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. He became a public notary, as well as Sergeant Major of the garrison of Ville-Marie. He is most known for his work in fighting the

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and exhibiting combat tactics that allowed him to win many fights during his time. He met his wife, Elisabeth Moyen, while rescuing her from the

in 1657. Lambert Closse died in combat fighting the Iroquois in 1662.

Legacy

The Lambert Closse rose, developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, was named in his honour.Lambert Closse rose

Notes

References

* Jacques Lacoursière (1995) ''Histoire populaire du Québec'' Les éditions du Septentrion * James Grant Wilson, John Fiske ''Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography'' D. Appleton & company, 1888
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1618 births 1662 deaths Governors of Montreal Colonists of Fort Ville-Marie 17th-century Canadian politicians {{KingdomofFrance-stub