Jacques-René de Brisay, Marquis de Denonville was the Governor General of New France from 1685 to 1689 and was an important figure during the intermittent conflict between New France and the Iroquois
Jacques Rene de Brisay, Marquis de Denonville
Obverse of the Denonville medal
Reverse of the Denonville medal
Lachine massacre
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The Lachine massacre, part of the Beaver Wars, occurred when 1,500 Mohawk warriors launched a surprise attack against the small settlement of Lachine, New France, at the upper end of Montreal Island,
Jacques-René de Brisay, Marquis de Denonville
…5, 1689, the Mohawk attacked the settlement of Lachine west of Montreal. 24 inhabitants were killed and 56 houses destroyed in what is known as the Lachine massacre. As many as 90 inhabitants were taken prisoner, of whom 42 never returned. Smaller raids continued for several months forcing Denonville to order the…
Fort Rémy, also known as Fort Lachine.