François Dollier de Casson

François Dollier de Casson (1636 – 27 September 1701) was born in Vitré, France, into a wealthy bourgeois and military family.

He began his adult life in the army which he left after three years to continue his studies and become a priest.

He arrived in Quebec in 1666 and was immediately sent as a military chaplain with Prouville de Tracy in an action against the Mohawks.

In 1674, François returned to France for an extended rest and served as preceptor to his nephew.

He also contributed to church architecture and served as vicar general of the diocese of Quebec.