Carignan-Salières Regiment
17th century French military unit active in New France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Carignan-Salières Regiment was a 17th-century French military unit formed by the merging of two other regiments in 1659. Approximately 1,100 men from the regiment were sent to New France in 1665 to deal with the threat of the Iroquois to the colony. While in New France they were under the command of the Lieutenant Général of the Americas, Alexandre de Prouville de Tracy; the Governor General, Daniel de Rémy de Courcelle; and their colonel, Henri de Chastelard de Salières. The regiment constructed fortifications along the Richelieu River, and took part in three expeditions against the Iroquois in 1666. A peace settlement was reached the following year. Roughly 400 officers and soldiers remained behind in New France as settlers when the regiment returned to France in 1668.
Carignan-Salières Regiment | |
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Active | 1659 to 1677 |
Country | France |
Branch | French Royal Army |
Type | Infantry |
Colors | Blue, white and red |
Engagements | Campaigns in New France (1666) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Alexandre de Prouville de Tracy Daniel de Rémy de Courcelle Henri de Chastelard de Salières |