Soissons Charles De Bourbon Comte De 1565-1612 At The Urgent
solicitation of Champlain, who was in desperate need of a powerful
protector to shield the infant colony of New France from rival
intrigues, the Comte de Soissons was appointed by the king
lieutenant-general of the colony, with viceregal powers. Made Champlain
his lieutenant, with full control of the fur trade as well as of the
exploration and settlement of the colony. Unfortunately for Champlain,
his protector died shortly after the commission was issued. Succeeded as
viceroy by Henri de Bourbon, Prince de Conde. =Index=: (Samuel de Champlain era) Assumes
direction of colony, and makes Champlain his lieutenant, 73. =Bib.=:
Parkman, Pioneers of France.