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.