1626-1694+Jean+Talon

Jean Talon



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 * second intendant after louis robert
 * attempted to change economy and fur trading industry, but was not successful
 * he found out he needed a larger population
 * he arranged for new settlers to arrive in new france
 * women he encouraged to come were called "filles du roi" = "the kings daughters" usually orphans
 * he encouraged people to live there, and gave our awards if they reproduced
 * he tried to diversify the economy by introducing new crops
 * he developed the mecantile system
 * he became new frances first govenor