Old Montreal in Montréal, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Raphaël-Lambert Closse

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

1. Raphaël-Lambert Closse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Français] En 1658 Raphaël-Lambert Closse, bras droit de M. de Maisonneuve reçut en récompense de sa bravoure un fief dont ce terrain faisait partie.

[English translation] In 1658 Raphaël-Lambert Closse, right-hand man of M. de Maisonneuve, received as a reward for his bravery a fief of which this land was part.

Erected by Commission des monuments historiques / Historic Monuments Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1658.

Location. 45° 30.42′ N, 73° 33.291′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Old Montreal. It is at the intersection of Rue Notre-Dame Est and Rue Saint Gabriel, on the left when traveling south on Rue Notre-Dame Est. The marker is mounted at eye-level on the southwest corner of the Ernest-Cormier building, facing Rue Notre-Dame Est. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Rue Notre-Dame Est, Montréal QC H2Y 3A7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ici s’élevait la maison de Simon Fraser (a few steps from this marker); Caserne 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Marguerite Bourgeoys (within shouting distance of this marker); Allée des huissiers / Bailiffs' Aisle (within shouting distance of this marker); Here Stood the Residence of the Hon. John Richardson (within shouting distance of this marker); Gédéon de Catalogne (within shouting distance of this marker); La Rue Saint-Vincent (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Hôtel Richelieu / Richelieu Hotel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.

Also see . . . Raphaël Lambert Closse (1618–1662) (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: He was born in Mogues in the Ardennes department of today's northern France. A merchant when he disembarked at Ville-Marie, Nouvelle-France
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

2. Raphaël-Lambert Closse Marker
The marker is mounted at the southwest corner of the Ernest-Cormier building, facing Rue Notre-Dame.
in 1647, he became a public notary, as well as Sergeant Major of the garrison of Ville-Marie. He is most known for his work in fighting the Iroquois and exhibiting combat tactics that allowed him to win many fights during his time. He met his wife, Elisabeth Moyen, while rescuing her from the Iroquois in 1657.

(Submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.