Departure of Colonists from Dieppe for New France
- When
- 1632
- Where
- Dieppe, Normandy
- Episodes
- 1
On 23 July 1632, three hundred colonists departed from the Normandy port of Dieppe to settle in New France. This migration occurred shortly after the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye returned French control of the territory, facilitating renewed official support for colonization efforts.
Episodes
Background and detail
Departure from Dieppe. The specific event involved the departure of three hundred colonists from Dieppe on 23 July 1632. Dieppe is identified as a coastal commune and seaport in Normandy, northern France, situated on the English Channel. This location served as the point of origin for the transatlantic journey to New France.
People involved
- Three hundred colonists · Departing settlers
Sources
- Dieppe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
- New France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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