Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Paul Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve (February 15, 1612 - September 9, 1676) was a French military officer and the founder of Montreal.He was born into the aristocracy in Neuville-sur-Vannes in Champagne, France. He joined the military at the age of 13 and had a successful career where he was noted for his ability and his honesty . He was hired by Jrome le Royer de la Dauversiere, a Jesuit who was head of the the Socit Notre-Dame de Montral. Based on a vision had by Royer de la Dauversiere, the society was attempting to build a mission on the Montreal Island in New France. Maisonneuve was hired to lead the colonists and ensure their security.