| Birth: | 1685 | | Death: | Mar. 17, 1752 | 
Governor of Canada. Taffanel, the Marquis de la Jonquiere, served in the war of the succession against the Protestants in France, and in the defence of Toulon against the Savoyards. When Duguay Trouin went to Rio Janeiro he accompanied him, fought against Admiral Matthews in 1744, and attained the rank of admiral in the service. He was appointed governor of Canada in 1749, retaining the office till his death. (bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Search Amazon for Jacques De Taffanel | | | Burial:
Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Plot: Crypt |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Connie Nisinger
Record added: Jun 27, 2004
Find A Grave Memorial# 9000459 |
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