Battle of Hudson's Bay
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The Battle of Hudson's Bay, also known as the Battle of York Factory, was a naval battle fought during the War of the Grand Alliance. The battle took place on 5 September 1697, when a French warship c
The Sinking of the Pélican, Bacqueville de la Potherie
Replica of the Pélican
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
Iberville meets the English.
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
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Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville or Sieur d'Iberville was a French military officer, explorer, colonial administrator and merchant. He is noted for founding the colony of Louisiana in New France. He was bo
Portrait of d'Iberville
French forces led by d'Iberville, managed to defeat an English squadron, and capture York Factory during the Battle of Hudson's Bay.
Moose Fort, later known as Moose Factory, was called Fort St-Louis after its capture by the French in 1696. It was recaptured by the British in 1696
The Avalon Peninsula campaign was a military operation led by d'Iberville, that saw English settlements throughout Newfoundland sacked by French forces.