Governor of New France
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The Governor of New France was the viceroy of the King of France in North America. A French noble, he was appointed to govern the colonies of New France, which included Canada, Acadia and Louisiana. The residence of the Governor was at the Château St-Louis in the capital of Quebec City. Acadia, Louisiana, the towns of Trois-Rivières and Montreal had their own governors.
Prior to the establishment of the 1663 Sovereign Council, the highest positions in New France were that of Governor and Lieutenant-General, which were often held by the same person. The Governor then had responsibilities over both military and civil affairs in the colonies. With the new royal administration of 1663, the title of Governor General was given to the person responsible for the military and diplomatic relations. The administration of justice, police, and finance was given to the Intendant, who presided over the Sovereign Council. The Governor General answered to the French Secretary of State of the Navy and the Controller General of Finance.
| Viceroys of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Federal | |
| Provincial lieutenant-governors |
Alberta - British Columbia - Manitoba - New Brunswick - Newfoundland and Labrador - Nova Scotia - Ontario - Prince Edward Island - Quebec - Saskatchewan |
| Territorial commissioners | |
| Historical governors |
Governors of New France (1627-1760) - Governors of Acadia - Northwest Territories (1869-1905) |
| Preceded by: Lieutenant General of New France | Governor of New France 1627–1663 | Succeeded by: Governor General of New France |
