Saint Victor in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Paul de Chomedey

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023

1. Paul de Chomedey Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ici s’elevait
la Chapelle des Peres
de la Doctrine Chretienne
ou fut inhume
le 10 septembre 1676
Paul de Chomedey
Sieur de Maisonneuve
Gouverneur Fondateur de Montreal
Quebec Canada

(English translation:)

This was the location of the Chapel of the Peres de la Doctrine Chretienne (“Fathers of the Christian Doctrine”), where on September 10, 1676, Paul de Chomedey - Lord of Maisonneuve and founder of Montreal (Quebec, Canada), was buried.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1676.

Location. 48° 50.686′ N, 2° 21.042′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint Victor. Marker is on Rue Rollin, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Rue Rollin, Paris, Île-de-France 75005, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ecole Élémentaire Rollin Jewish Students Deportation Memorial (here, next to this marker); René Descartes (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Fondane

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Paul de Chomedey (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Joyce (1882-1941) (about 90 meters away); Valery Larbaud (1881-1957) (about 90 meters away); Henri Curiel (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve (Wikipedia).

Overview: Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve (15 February 1612 – 9 September 1676) was a French military officer and the founder of Fort Ville-Marie (modern-day Montreal) in New France (Province of Quebec, Canada).

Founding of Montreal: In 1642 Ville-Marie was founded on the southern shore of the Island of Montreal, where a chapel and a small settlement were built. A hospital, under the command of Jeanne Mance, was also established. Maisonneuve was the first governor of Montreal.

(Submitted on August 12, 2023.)

Paul de Chomedey Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023

2. Paul de Chomedey Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the school wall to the left of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.