Jacques-François de Monbeton de Brouillan

Jacques-François de Mombeton de Brouillan (born 1651, Gascony – died September 22, 1705 at Chedabouctou, Nova Scotia) military officer and Governor of Plaisance (Placentia), Newfoundland.

Mombeton de Brouillan was born to a Protestant noblemen at Gascony and while serving as captain of the French forces in Canada had renounced Protestantism and was baptized a Roman Catholic at Québec in 1687. In 1689 he returned to France and became governor of Plaisance on June 1, 1690. While at Plaisance Mombeton de Brouillan defended the settlement three times against British attacks, in 1691, 1692 and 1693. During a visit to FRance in 1695 he was instructed to team up with Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. During the winter of 1696-1697, with troups in the command of d'Iberville, Mombeton de Brouillan they attacked, captured and burned St. John's.

With the death of Joseph Robineau de Villebon, the governor of Acadia in 1700, Mombeton de Brouillan was given command of the government there in 1701 although the actual title of governor was not given until 1702. His poor health was evident during this period and he died on route to the colony in 1705.

He appears to have been an effective governor both at Placentia and at Port-Royal. His organization of defences in these two posts was notable. He also promoted the economic growth of Acadia by developing the fisheries, logging the forests, and building ships.

See also

* Governors of Newfoundland
* List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador
* List of Acadian governors

External links

* [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/govhouse/governors/f09.html Biography at Government House "The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador"]