Foundation of Ville-Marie (1642)
- When
- 1642–1643
- Where
- Southern shore of Montreal Island; Island of Montreal; Settlement at Ville-Marie
- Episodes
- 3
In 1642, Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve founded Ville-Marie on the southern shore of Montreal Island. Named for the Virgin Mary, the settlement served as a fur trading post and later became the city of Montreal.
Episodes
- Naming and Economic Purpose
The settlement was named for the Virgin Mary and established as a fur trading post.
- Arrival and Founding
Colonists arrived on the island in 1642 and formally founded Ville-Marie on May 17.
- Iroquois Conflict
The settlement faced Iroquois raids starting in 1643, disrupting trade.
Background and detail
Early Threats. The new settlement faced military pressure from the Iroquois. By 1643, Ville-Marie had come under Iroquois raids. This conflict placed the settlement at the forefront of defense against the Iroquois, frequently interrupting its fur trade activities.
People involved
- Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve · Founder and first governor
Sources
- Montreal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- New France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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