Pierre Baudeau
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Pierre Baudeau was a surgeon-major in New France
where he arrived in 1692, replacing Michel Sarrazin
in that position.
It is known from the writings of Governor Frontenac
that Baudeau was highly regarded by him. He was active at the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
during his service in New France.
New France
New France was the area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Saint Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Spain and Great Britain in 1763...
where he arrived in 1692, replacing Michel Sarrazin
Michel Sarrazin
Michel Sarrazin was an early Canadian scientist and naturalist.Born in Nuits-sous-Beaune in the province of Burgundy, Sarrazin arrived in New France in 1685. In 1686, he was made surgeon-major of the colonial regular troops and he continued in that position until 1692 when he was succeeded by...
in that position.
It is known from the writings of Governor 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...
that Baudeau was highly regarded by him. He was active at the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
The Hotel-Dieu de Québec is a teaching hospital located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada and affiliated with Université Laval's medical school. It is part of the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec , a network of three teaching hospitals and several specialized institutions. Its areas of...
during his service in New France.