Governor of New France

The governor of New France was appointed by the King of France as chief diplomat and organizer of the military as well as a representative of the King in New France called the French territories in North America. The territory of New France comprised in the years 1534-1763 in addition to the area around the St. Lawrence River and the Mississippi Valley (Louisiana ) and Acadia.

The army, which was under his administration, consisted of regular French troops, as well as militias, who were recruited in the event of a conflict with the Native Americans or the neighboring English colonies. His role as a diplomat referred to both relations with the Indians and to the other colonies of North America. From 1663 the King of France a Supreme Council set up, which was made up next to the Governor from the Bishop, Intendant of New France, and five, or twelve councilors. First, the governor presided in the Council, from 1675, this task was transferred to the director, whose remit included in particular the judiciary and the finances.

Governors of New France

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