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Jean Talon died on November 24, 1694, at the age of sixty-eight. Honours Jean Talon, statue in front of the Quebec Parliament Building. Several sites and landmarks were named to honour Jean Talon. They include: Rue Jean-Talon (Jean Talon Street), located in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Jan 21, 2008 · Learn about Jean Talon, the first intendant of New France who tried to diversify the economy and increase the population. Find out his achievements, challenges and legacy in colonial history.
Jean Talon, count d’Orsainville (born c. 1625, Châlons-sur-Marne, France—died November 1694, Paris) was a French statesman and the first intendant of New France (Canada), who tried with some success to develop its economy.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
TALON, JEAN (called at one time Talon Du Quesnoy), intendant of New France 1665–68 and 1670–72; b. at Châlons-sur-Marne, in Champagne, where he was baptized 8 Jan. 1626, son of Philippe Talon and Anne de Bury (or Burry, but not Beuvy); d. 24 Nov. 1694 in Paris. According to certain authors the Talons were said to be of Irish origin.
- André Vachon
- TALON (Talon Du Quesnoy), JEAN
- Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 1
Jean Talon was the first intendant of New France, and an experienced administrator. He was sent to Québec in 1665 to set up the royal government and help develop the colony. On the administrative side, he had to manage the colony ‘s budget, ensure soldiers were properly fed and equipped, and set rules to maintain order.
May 29, 2018 · Jean Talon (1626-1694), a French intendant of New France, was responsible for implementing his country's policy of colonial development in Canada. Born at Châlons-sur-Marne in Champagne and baptized on Jan. 8, 1626, Jean Talon entered the royal service in his late 20s, serving as army commissary in Flanders and as intendant of Turenne's army.
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Learn how Jean Talon, the first Intendant of New France, used the 1666 Census to develop the colony and shape the history of Canada. Discover how Statistics Canada has evolved over the past 100 years and how it continues to innovate and provide high quality data.
