| Date: May 18, 1642 | |
| Maisonneuve Founds Ville-Marie | |
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 Maison de Mlle Mance at Ville-Marie 1645 |
Date: May 18, 1642 Maisonneuve Founds Ville-Marie
Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve founded Ville-Marie, which was destined to become the most important trading post in New France and the future city of Montréal. Maisonneuve served as governor until 1665.
Maison de Mlle Mance at Ville-Marie 1645