Nicolas d'Ailleboust de Manthet, also known as Nicolas de Manthet, born 1664, killed in action 1709, was a Canadian captain in the

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serving in Canada. He was one of the leaders of the French and Indians at the

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1690.

Military career

De Manthet fought in many battles during his military career. In 1689 he participated in an attack against the

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at the

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, thereby saving that years fur trade from capture. Together with

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he led 114 Canadians and 96 allied Indians in the attack on

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in 1690. He also participated in the raid against the

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towns in 1692. It was when leading an attack against Fort Albany in the Hudson Bay that he was killed in action.Pritchard 2004, p. 335.

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* * Pritchard, James (2004). ''In search of Empire.'' Cambridge University Press. {{DEFAULTSORT:Ailleboust de Manthet, Nicolas d' 1664 births 1709 deaths People of New France Canadian nobility (French) Pre-Confederation Quebec people Military history of Canada King William's War Queen Anne's War