1700 in Canada

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Centuries: 17th century · 18th century · 19th century
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Years: 1697 1698 1699 1700 1701 1702 1703

Events from the year 1700 in Canada.

Incumbents

Governors

Events

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  • By now, it is clear that New France is not going to be self-sufficient.
  • Population of Acadia is 1,400.
  • Sir Stephen Evans is Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company between the years 1700 to 1712.[2]

Births

Full date unknown

Deaths

  • January 12 - Marguerite Bourgeoys (born Troyes, France on April 17, 1620), a first school teacher in Montreal and founder of the congregation of Notre Dame (the first order of uncloistered nuns in North America).

Full date unknown

  • Louis Jolliet was one of the first people of European descent born in North America to be remembered for significant discoveries. (born 1645)

References

  1. McKendy, Joe. "The Mystery of the Missing Village". Gov of Canada. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  2. "Historical Timeline - Saskatchewan Gen Web Project". Retrieved 5 November 2013.
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