Claude de Ramezay
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Claude de Ramezay, was an important figure in the early history of New France
. He was a military man by training and rose to being commander of the colonial regular troops.
In 1690 Ramezay married the daughter of Pierre Denys de La Rondehttp://www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBioPrintable.asp?BioId=34868 and thus was joined to one of the elite families of New France. He then bought the position of governor of Trois-Rivières
from the widow of René Gaultier de Varennes
and became governor there in 1691. In 1699 Ramezay left Trois-Rivières to become the commander of the Canadian troops. He served satisfactorily and was awarded the cross of Saint-Louis
for his efforts. In 1704 he succeeded Philippe de Rigaud de Vaudreuil as governor of Montreal.
Ramezay was also the acting governor of New France from 1714 to 1716 while governor Philippe de Rigaud Vaudreuil was on leave in France.
Built in 1705, his residence is today known as the Château Ramezay
and operates as a private museum in Old Montreal
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New France
New France was the area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Saint Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Spain and Great Britain in 1763...
. He was a military man by training and rose to being commander of the colonial regular troops.
In 1690 Ramezay married the daughter of Pierre Denys de La Rondehttp://www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBioPrintable.asp?BioId=34868 and thus was joined to one of the elite families of New France. He then bought the position of governor of Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières means three rivers in French and may refer to:in Canada*Trois-Rivières, the largest city in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada*Circuit Trois-Rivières, a racetrack in Trois-Rivières, Quebec...
from the widow of René Gaultier de Varennes
René Gaultier de Varennes
René Gaultier de Varennes is best known in Canadian history as being one of the early governors of Trois-Rivières, Quebec and the father of Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye, a famous Canadian explorer and fur trader...
and became governor there in 1691. In 1699 Ramezay left Trois-Rivières to become the commander of the Canadian troops. He served satisfactorily and was awarded the cross of Saint-Louis
Order of Saint Louis
The Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis was a military Order of Chivalry founded on 5 April 1693 by Louis XIV and named after Saint Louis . It was intended as a reward for exceptional officers, and is notable as the first decoration that could be granted to non-nobles...
for his efforts. In 1704 he succeeded Philippe de Rigaud de Vaudreuil as governor of Montreal.
Ramezay was also the acting governor of New France from 1714 to 1716 while governor Philippe de Rigaud Vaudreuil was on leave in France.
Built in 1705, his residence is today known as the Château Ramezay
Château Ramezay
The Château Ramezay is a museum and historic building on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal, opposite Montreal City Hall.Built in 1705 as the residence of then-governor of Montreal, Claude de Ramezay, the Château was the first building proclaimed as a historical monument in Quebec and is the...
and operates as a private museum in Old Montreal
Old Montreal
Old Montreal is the oldest area in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, dating back to New France. Located in the borough of Ville-Marie, the area is bordered on the west by McGill St., on the north by Ruelle des Fortifications, on the east by Berri St. and on the south by the Saint Lawrence River...
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