Governor General of New France facts for kids

The Governor General of New France was a very important leader in New France from 1663 until 1760. This person was like the king's main representative in the colony. They were the highest French official there.

After 1760, when New France became part of the British Empire, this role was replaced by the British Governor of the Province of Quebec. Even though cities like Montreal and Trois-Rivières had their own governors, the Governor of Quebec City was also the main Governor General for all of New France. Their job was to act for the king and make sure his rules were followed in the colony.

Who Were the Governors General?

The Governors General were chosen by the King of France to lead New France. They were in charge of many things, like the military, justice, and making sure the colony grew. Below is a list of these important leaders and when they served.

Picture	Governor General (Born–Died)	From	Until	Appointed by
	Augustin de Saffray de Mésy (1588-1665)	1663	1665	Louis XIV (1638–1715)
	Daniel de Rémy de Courcelle (1626-1698)	1665	1672
	Louis de Buade de Frontenac (1622-1698)	1672	1682
	Antoine Lefèbvre de La Barre (1622-1688)	1682	1685
	Jacques-René de Brisay, Marquis de Denonville (1637-1710)	1685	1689
	Louis de Buade de Frontenac (1622-1698)	1689	1698
	Louis-Hector de Callière (1648-1703)	1698	1703
	Philippe de Rigaud Vaudreuil (c. 1643–1725)	1703	1725
	Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois (1671-1749)	1725	1746	Louis XV (1710–1774)
	Roland-Michel Barrin de La Galissonière (1693-1756)	1747	1749
	Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel de la Jonquière, Marquis de la Jonquière (1685-1752)	1749	1752
	Michel-Ange Duquesne de Menneville (c. 1700–1778)	1752	1755
	Pierre de Rigaud, Marquis de Vaudreuil-Cavagnial (1698-1778)	1755	1760

See also

• Governors of Montreal
• Governors of Acadia
• Governors of Plaisance
• Governors of French Louisiana