1749 when he finally returned east and re-entered the army. He was active at Fort Beauséjour where he served until it was captured by the British in 1755. He died shortly after at Quebec. His death was in Montréal, specifically. His death was assassination, and many agree that the British wanted to kill such a valuable addition to the French. External links Explorers of Canada Canadian explorers People of New France 1755 deaths Persons of National Historic Significance (Canada) People from Sorel-Tracy 1714 births