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Departure of Colonists

When
23 July 1632
Where
Dieppe, Normandy
Part of
Departure of Colonists from Dieppe for New France

Three hundred colonists left Dieppe for New France on 23 July 1632.

The group of three hundred individuals departed from the seaport of Dieppe in Normandy. This specific date marks the beginning of their journey to the French colonies in North America, following the restoration of French sovereignty in the region earlier that year.

Sources

  1. Dieppe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14

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