Louis-Alexandre des Friches de Meneval
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Louis-Alexandre des Friches de Menneval (fl.
1687–1703) was a governor of Acadia
from 1687-1690.
Little is known of his early life. He did serve in the French army in France with distinction and won Turenne
’s notice and praise.
Friches de Menneval was appointed governor of Acadia on 1 March 1687. He replaced François-Marie Perrot
on the recommendation of Marquis de Chevry. At that time, he was still only a company lieutenant in the army. He was to encourage settlement and agriculture while preventing the English from trading and fishing in the Acadian jurisdiction. He was also involved in examining and investigating the activities of the former governor.
Friches de Menneval did not arrive at Port-Royal
until late fall and was to refurbish the fort which provided little protection against the British. He recommended that a new Fort Pentagouet be built on the Penobscot River
. A variety of setbacks occurred in the next two years and no real progress was made on fortifications. In 1689, England declared war on France and the poorly fortified Acadian settlements were immediately vulnerable.
Due in large part to aggressive attacks on the British by Frontenac
, Governor General of New France
during the winter of 1689-90, the British colonies responded with a force under William Phips
and Menneval gave up Port Royal without a fight.
Louis-Alexandre des Friches de Menneval did not have much success as governor. Success would have required exceptional courage and talents and Menneval was ill prepared and supported during his tenure in very difficult times. He was replaced by Joseph Robineau de Villebon
, a governor to whom he lent support.
Floruit
Floruit , abbreviated fl. , is a Latin verb meaning "flourished", denoting the period of time during which something was active...
1687–1703) was a governor of Acadia
Acadia
Acadia was the name given to lands in a portion of the French colonial empire of New France, in northeastern North America that included parts of eastern Quebec, the Maritime provinces, and modern-day Maine. At the end of the 16th century, France claimed territory stretching as far south as...
from 1687-1690.
Little is known of his early life. He did serve in the French army in France with distinction and won Turenne
Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne
Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne,often called simply Turenne was the most illustrious member of the La Tour d'Auvergne family. He achieved military fame and became a Marshal of France...
’s notice and praise.
Friches de Menneval was appointed governor of Acadia on 1 March 1687. He replaced François-Marie Perrot
François-Marie Perrot
François-Marie Perrot was born in Paris and Seigneur de Sainte-Geneviève,- Biography :He was appointed governor of Montreal by a royal commission in 1670 and arrived in New France that year. Records do show his tenure as 1669–84....
on the recommendation of Marquis de Chevry. At that time, he was still only a company lieutenant in the army. He was to encourage settlement and agriculture while preventing the English from trading and fishing in the Acadian jurisdiction. He was also involved in examining and investigating the activities of the former governor.
Friches de Menneval did not arrive at Port-Royal
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Annapolis Royal is a town located in the western part of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Known as Port Royal until the Conquest of Acadia in 1710 by Britain, the town is the oldest continuous European settlement in North America, north of St...
until late fall and was to refurbish the fort which provided little protection against the British. He recommended that a new Fort Pentagouet be built on the Penobscot River
Penobscot River
The Penobscot River is a river in the U.S. state of Maine. Including the river's West Branch and South Branch increases the Penobscot's length to , making it the second longest river system in Maine and the longest entirely in the state. Its drainage basin contains .It arises from four branches...
. A variety of setbacks occurred in the next two years and no real progress was made on fortifications. In 1689, England declared war on France and the poorly fortified Acadian settlements were immediately vulnerable.
Due in large part to aggressive attacks on the British by Frontenac
Louis de Buade de Frontenac
Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac et de Palluau was a French soldier, courtier, and Governor General of New France from 1672 to 1682 and from 1689 to his death in 1698...
, Governor General of New France
Governor General of New France
Governor General of New France was the vice-regal post in New France from 1663 until 1760 and was the last French vice-regal post. It was replaced by the British post of Governor of the Province of Quebec following the fall of New France...
during the winter of 1689-90, the British colonies responded with a force under William Phips
William Phips
Sir William Phips was a shipwright, ship's captain, treasure hunter, military leader, and the first royally-appointed governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay....
and Menneval gave up Port Royal without a fight.
Louis-Alexandre des Friches de Menneval did not have much success as governor. Success would have required exceptional courage and talents and Menneval was ill prepared and supported during his tenure in very difficult times. He was replaced by Joseph Robineau de Villebon
Joseph Robineau de Villebon
Joseph Robineau de Villebon , a governor of Acadia, was born in New France and received much of his education and military experience in France....
, a governor to whom he lent support.