La Rochefoucauld-liancourt Francois Alexandre Frederic Duc De
(1747-1827). Chiefly remembered because of his valuable and entertaining
Travels, "full of keen, fair-minded observation regarding every
variety of detail of life in America as this exiled French nobleman
found it, told in a readable style, not without an occasional touch of
humour." Exiled from France in 1768; returned, for several years, and
went into retirement until after Waterloo. Made a peer of France at the
Rest
Visitor to Upper Canada, 56; his observations, 71, 73, 74; describes
opening of Legislature, 92, 93; high opinion of Simcoe's secretary, 178;
describes Colonel Smith's house, 179; on scarcity of servants, 182;
entertained by Simcoe at Navy Hall, 187, 230; on Simcoe's household,
187; Simcoe objects to some of his remarks, 188; on Simcoe's military
talent, 225. =Bib.=: Works: Voyage dans les Etats-Unis d'Amerique fait
en 1795-97; Etat des Pauvres en Angleterre; Le Bonheur du Peuple.
More
-
La Franchise Sieur De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Letter from in Champlain's first narrative, 14. ... La Galissonniere Rolland-michel Barren Comte De
Came to New France as administrator of the government until the arrival of the governor, Marquis de la Jonquiere. Returned to France, 1749; the same year appointed one of the commissioners on behalf of the French government, to settle the boundaries ... La Grange-trianon Mlle De
(Count Frontenac era) Becomes wife of Frontenac, 63. ... La Hontan Louis Armand De Lom D'arce Baron De 1666-1715 Arrived
in Canada in 1683; spent some time at Quebec, and also travelled extensively in the West. Embodied the result of his Canadian experiences in a volume of travels, which, especially his extraordinary story of the Riviere Longue, has been the subject of ... La Jonquiere Jacques-pierre De Taffanel Marquis De
Rear-admiral under d'Anville in the disastrous expedition against Acadia, 1746. Commanded another expedition with a similar purpose, 1747, which was defeated by Anson and Warren. Captured and held for a time in England as prisoner of war. Governor of... La Loutre Louis Joseph De
Sent to Canada by the Society of Foreign Missions at Paris, 1737. Missionary to the Micmac Indians, 1740. Vicar-general of Acadia under the bishop of Quebec. A determined enemy of British supremacy in Acadia. After the fall of Fort Beausejour, escape... La Minerve
Montreal newspaper, established 1826. =Index=: (Louis Joseph Papineau era) Morin's seditious articles in, 101; denounces every one opposed to Papineau, 122-123. (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Praises policy of La Fontaine-Baldwin government, 142;... La Montagne
A settlement near Montreal. =Index=: (Bishop Laval era) Settlement of Christian Indians at, 9, 74. ... La Motte Cadillac Antoine De
Son of Jean de La Motte, Sieur de Cadillac, de Launay et de Montet. Served for a time in the army, and about 1683 came to Canada in search of fortune or adventure. Married Marie-Therese Guyon at Quebec in 1687; stationed for several years at Port Roy... La Motte Pierre De St Paul Sieur De
Came to Canada with the Carignan Regiment, 1665. Built Fort Ste. Anne, at the northern extremity of Lake Champlain, 1666. Two years later took the place of Zacharie Dupuis as commandant at Montreal. Returned to France, 1670. =Index=: (Bishop Laval era... La Mouche
(Bishop Laval era) Nephew of Huron chief, deserts to the Iroquois at Long Sault, 71. ... La Nouee
See Robutel. ... La Peltrie Marie Madeleine De Nee De Chauvigny Daughter Of The
Seigneur de Vaubougon, in Normandy; married early in life, and while still young was left a widow with a large fortune. Filled with religious zeal, devoted herself and her fortune to the founding of the Ursuline convent in Canada. In 1639 sailed for Q... La Perouse Jean Francois De Galaup Comte De 1741-1788 French
admiral. (Sir James Douglas era) Explores North-West Coast in 1788, 25. =Bib.=: Voyage autour du Monde; Marcel, Vie de La Perouse. ... La Perriere
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Commanded to evacuate Johnstone's redoubt, 140. ... La Place Jacques De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Jesuit missionary at Miscou, 234. ... La Potherie
See Bacqueville. ... La Rabeyre De
(Bishop Laval era) French officer, put to death by Iroquois, 227. ... La Ralde Raymond De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Accompanies De Caen to Quebec, 138; returns to France, 141; appointed admiral of Company's fleet, 154. ... La Riborde Gabriel De
Recollet missionary; arrived from France in 1670, and sent to Cataraqui as chaplain to the garrison. Was in the West with La Salle and Hennepin, in 1679-1680. =Index=: (Bishop Laval era) With Tonti and Membre at Fort Crevecoeur, 149; murdered by the I... La Rochebeaucour De
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Second aide-de-camp to Montcalm, 2; forms cavalry corps, 87; commands Bougainville's cavalry, 222; brings provisions into Quebec, 232. ... La Rochefoucauld-liancourt Francois Alexandre Frederic Duc De
(1747-1827). Chiefly remembered because of his valuable and entertaining Travels, "full of keen, fair-minded observation regarding every variety of detail of life in America as this exiled French nobleman found it, told in a readable style, not withou... La Rochelle
French seaport, on the Atlantic, long a stronghold of the Huguenots. =Index=: (Samuel de Champlain era) Merchants of, contraband traders, 140. ... La Rouette
(Samuel de Champlain era) Pilot, accompanies Champlain in his expedition against the Iroquois, 52. ... La Salle Jean Baptiste De 1651-1719 Abbe Canon Of Rheims
... La Salle Rene-robert Cavelier Sieur De 1643-1687 Sailed For
Canada in the spring of 1666; granted by the Sulpicians the seigniory of Lachine, from which, in 1669, he set out with Dollier de Casson and Galinee upon the first of those explorations towards the west and south for which he was to become famous. Mee... La Sarre Regiment
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) One battalion of, sent to Canada, 12, 29; in battle of the Plains, 192; in battle of Ste. Foy, 259, 261. ... La Taille
(Samuel de Champlain era) Accompanies Champlain to Quebec, 41. ... La Terriere De Sales
Represented Saguenay in Assembly, 1844-1854; appointed to Legislative Council, 1856. =Index=: (Lord Elgin era) Votes against secularization of Clergy Reserves, 164. ... La Terriere Pierre De Sales
Came to Canada from France, 1766; appointed agent at Quebec for the St. Maurice forges, 1771; his place of business in front of the lower town market, facing the church of Notre Dame; in 1775 appointed inspector of works, and removed to the forges, o... La Tesserie De
(Bishop Laval era) Member of the Sovereign Council, 158. ... La Tour Charles Amador De
Son of Claude de la Tour. Came to Acadia in 1610 with his father. Driven out of Port Royal by the English; built a post near Cape Sable, on what is now known as Port Latour. In 1632, when Acadia was restored to France, Razilly came out with Charnisay ... La Tour Claude De
A Huguenot gentleman; came to Port Royal in 1610 with Poutrincourt; in 1614 had a trading-post on the Penobscot. Sailed for France in 1627, and on his return the following year, with supplies for the defence of Acadia, captured by Kirke and carried to... La Vallee De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Godfather of young Hurons, 233. ... La Valtrie Seraphin Marganne Sieur De 1643-1693 A Native Of St
Benoit de Paris. Obtained a lieutenancy in the Lignieres Regiment; took service under De Tracy, 1664, and came to Canada the following year. Granted the seigniory of Lavaltrie in 1672; sent to the western posts as commandant, and replaced by La Durant... La Verendrye Pierre Gaultier De Varennes Sieur De 1685-1749 Son
of Rene Gaultier, Sieur de Varennes, governor of Three Rivers. Served in the New England campaign of 1704, and the following year in Newfoundland. In 1707 with the army in Flanders, and wounded at Malplaquet in 1709. Returning to Canada, engaged in th... La Vigne Captain De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Sails for France with Champlain, 141. ... Laas Captain De
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) In battle of Ste. Foy, 263. ... Laberge C J
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) A Liberal leader in Quebec, 25; on Dorion, 28; kept in opposition by Radical programme, 29. ... Labrador
The name has been popularly applied to the whole territory bounded by the Atlantic, Hudson Strait, and Hudson Bay, which includes not only the Labrador coast-strip, but also a portion of the North-West Territories. Also known at one time as New Britai... Labreche L
(Lord Elgin era) Member of the Parti Rouge, 108. ... Lac Aux Claies
(John Graves Simcoe era) Renamed Lake Simcoe in honour of Governor Simcoe's father, 207. See Simcoe. ...