François-Marie Renaud d'Avène des Meloizes
Deceased Person
1655 – 1699
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Who was François-Marie Renaud d'Avène des Meloizes?
Captain François-Marie Renaud d'Avène des Méloizes was a French Cavalry officer who came to New France in 1685 in command of the Troupes de Marine and led the successful expedition against the Senecas. The Comte de Frontenac considered him "one of the best and wisest officers" in Canada. He is buried in the vaults of Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral, Quebec City.
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