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- Title
« À la recherche de sa propre voie : Charles de Menou, sa famille et sa carrière en Acadie ».
- Authors
KENNEDY, GREGORY M .W.
- Abstract
This article proposes a new interpretation of a controversial and important figure of early Acadian history, Charles de Menou, on the basis of an analysis of historical documents relating to his parents and family. It shows that while Charles was certainly typical of the old nobility in his general outlook and attitudes, he broke with family expectations and became estranged from his father as a result of his career in Acadia. Although Charles helped lay the foundation for a permanent colony, he also left a legacy of financial ruin and damaged reputation for his widow and children. Despite his hope that he had established a new family estate in Acadia, none of his children stayed in the colony and, in fact, they all died without leaving children of their own.
- Subjects
ACADIA; CANADA; AULNAY, Charles de Menou d', ca. 1604-1650; NOBILITY (Social class); COLONIES; FAMILY relations; FAMILY relations -- Social aspects; HISTORY
- Publication
Revue d'Histoire de l'Amérique Française, 2012, Vol 66, Issue 2, p147
- ISSN
0035-2357
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7202/1021591ar