He came of a noble family of Touraine, and although originally intended for the church, distinguished himself in several military engagements.

[2] He received his commission as governor of Canada on 27 January 1657, arriving in Quebec in 1658.

Under his administration, Canada was occupied in repelling incursions from the Iroquois, and was torn by internal quarrels.

He made some progress in exploring the region on Hudson Bay and beyond Lake Superior.

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