the spring of 1714. Costebelle oversaw the evacuation of French subjects from Newfoundland to Cape Breton Island, where the colony of Île-Royale was established. Costebelle became its first governor, and oversaw the establishment of Louisbourg (although construction of its fortress was not begun until after his death). Costebelle returned to France briefly in 1717, and died at Fort Dauphin (satellite fort of Louisbourg) not long after his return in October 1717. Costebelle was twice married, and had two daughters. See also Governors of Newfoundland List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador References External links Biography at Government House The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador 1660s births 1717 deaths Governors of Plaisance French emigrants to pre-Confederation Newfoundland Governors of New France Order of Saint Louis recipients French military personnel of the Nine Years' War French military personnel of the War of the Spanish Succession