Perrot Francois-marie


Sent to Canada as governor of Montreal, 1670.

Obtained a grant of Isle Perrot in 1672. Used his office to further his

own interests; quarrelled violently with Frontenac, who had him arrested

and sent to France. Imprisoned for a short time in the Bastile,

released, and restored to his governorship, which he held until 1684.

Governor of Acadia, 1684-1687. =Index=: (Count Frontenac era) Succeeds Maisonneuve as

governor of
Montreal, 54; engages in illicit trading and shields

coureurs de bois, 90; arrests Bizard, an officer of Frontenac's, 91;

summoned before Sovereign Council, 92; arrested at Quebec, 93; character

and conduct of, 96-97; protests competency of Sovereign Council to try

him, 99; specially commended to Frontenac in a despatch from minister,

101; sent to France, 102; allowed to return to Canada, after brief

imprisonment, 103; removed to government of Acadia, 270; continues to

trade, 271; dismissal, and death, 272. (Bishop Laval era) Governor of Montreal, lays

foundation stone of church, 89; comes into contact with Frontenac, 160;

punished by the king, 164. =Bib.=: Parkman, Frontenac.



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