Jacques-François de Monbeton de Brouillan

Jacques-François de Monbeton de Brouillan (French pronunciation: [ʒak fʁɑ̃swa də mɔ̃bətɔ̃ də bʁujɑ̃]; 1651, Gascony – September 22, 1705 at Chedabouctou, Acadia) French military officer and Governor of Plaisance (Placentia), Newfoundland (1689-1701) and Acadia (1701-1705).

While at Plaisance Monbeton 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 troops in the command of d'Iberville, Mombeton de Brouillan they attacked, captured and burned St. John's.

He also promoted the economic growth of Acadia by developing the fisheries, logging the forests, and building ships.