Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry (1682–1756)
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Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry (October 3, 1682 – March 23, 1756), was Louis XV's Chief Engineer of New France. He is recognised as the father of the first truly Canadian architecture.[1] In 2006, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada designated him a person of national historic importance. It highlighted his contribution to the development of New France through the quality, variety, importance and scope of his work in the fields of military engineering, civil and religious architecture, and urban planning.[2]
For his son, see Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry (1721–1797).
Quick Facts Chief Engineer of New France, Preceded by ...
Gaspard Chaussegros de Léry | |
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Chief Engineer of New France | |
In office 1719–1756 | |
Preceded by | Josué Boisberthelot de Beaucours |
Succeeded by | Nicolas Sarrebouce de Pontleroy |
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Born | (1682-10-03)October 3, 1682 Toulon, France |
Died | March 23, 1756(1756-03-23) (aged 73) Québec City, New France |
Spouse | Marie-Renée Legardeur de Beauvais |
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