Louis de Buade, comte de Frontenac: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Louis de Buade, comte de Frontenac et de Palluau |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 1622 • Saint-Germain-en-Laye • France |
| Died | November 28, 1698 (aged 76) • Quebec • Canada |
| Title / Office | governor (1689-1698), New France • governor (1672-1682), New France |
| Role In | King William’s War |
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