Monument à Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve (Monument to Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve)
Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve(1612-1676)
Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve founded Ville-Marie on May 17, 1642, with a handful of settlers. A religious man, he was chosen by the Société de Notre-Dame to set up a missionary centre on the Island of Montréal. This project was developed by Jérôme LeRoyer de LaDauversière and involved Maisonneuve, Jeanne Mance, craftsmen and farmers.
Municipal public art collection
Title
Monument à Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve (Monument to Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve)
Artist
Louis-Philippe Hébert (1850-1917)
Materials
Bronze, granite and concrete
Production
The Keller bronze was cast by Thiébault Frères, Paris
1892
Installation
Inaugurated on July 1, 1895
Acquisition
Private commission, public subscription and Ville de Montréal
The work was produced to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of Montréal.
Location
Place d’Armes
Ville-Marie borough
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