Ville de Montréal
Ville de Montréal
Group of Archivists of the Region of Montréal
Chapter 2 IntroductionHochelaga 1500-1642Ville-Marie 1642-1665Heart of an Empire 1699-1763Small French Town 1665-1760Conquered City 1760-1800British Commercial Takeover 1800-1850Industrial City 1850-1896Canada's Metropolis 1896-1914North-American City 1914-1929Depression and War 1930-1945Modern City 1945-1960Québec's Metropolis 1960-1992ConclusionQuizEducational Resources

An apostolic
project

The founding of
Montréal

Putting down roots

 
Establishment of the Jesuits
Examined copy of the letters patent for the establishment of the Jesuits in the two Americas.
July 1651.
Source : Division des archives de l'Université de Montréal, P0058H20008B.