Governor of New France
The governor of New France was the
Trois-Rivières and Montreal
had their own particular governors.
Prior to the establishment of the 1663
Sovereign Council, the highest positions in New France were that of Governor and Lieutenant-General
, which were often held by the same person. The Governor then had responsibilities over both military and civil affairs in the colonies.
With the new royal administration of 1663, the title of
Controller General of Finance
.
Beginning with Charles de Montmagny, First Nations referred to the Governor as Onontio, meaning 'Great Mountain'. Each Onontio was the head of the Franco-Indian alliance.
List of governors
| Office Holder | Term | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Richelieu | 1627–1632 | Louis XIII
|
| Samuel de Champlain | 1632–1635 | Louis XIII |
| Charles de Montmagny | 1635–1648 | Louis XIII |
| Louis d'Ailleboust de Coulonge | 1648–1651 | Louis XIV
|
| Jean de Lauson | 1651–1657 | Louis XIV |
| Pierre de Voyer d'Argenson, Vicomte de Mouzay | 1657–1661 | Louis XIV |
| Pierre Dubois Davaugour | 1661–1663 | Louis XIV |
See also
- List of governors general of Canada#Governors of New France, 1627–1663
- Governor General of New France
- Governor of Montreal
- Governor of Acadia
- Governor of Plaisance
- Governor of Louisiana
- List of seignories of Quebec