Louis-Hector de Callière Politician

Louis-Hector de Callière or Callières (12 November 1648 – 26 May 1703) was a French politician, who was the governor of Montreal (1684–1699), and the governor of New France from 1698 to 1703. He played an important role in defining the strategy that New France followed during the Queen Anne's War. De Callière was born in Thorigny-sur-Vire, Lower Normandy. He received his background experience for the position of governor of New France as the governor of Montreal from 1684 to 1699. During his era there, the Iroquois war had enhanced the importance of that position. He conducted himself so well during this period that he was awarded the prestigious cross of Saint-Louis in 1694 partly under the recommendation of Buade de Frontenac.

Personal facts

Louis-Hector de Callière
Birth dateNovember 12, 1648
Birth place
Manche , Torigni-sur-Vire
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathMay 26, 1703
Place of death
Quebec City

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Office holder

monarch
Louis XIV of France
office
Governor of New France
Governor of Montreal
relation
François de Callières
successor

Louis-Hector de Callière on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=684
  2. http://www.pacmuseum.qc.ca