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Jean Talon
Jean Talon was the first intendant of New France, serving from 1665 to 1668 and from 1670 to 1672 under Louis XIV and his minister Colbert. He organised a census, encouraged the immigration of the filles du roi and large families, and promoted farming, shipbuilding, brewing and trade to make the colony self-sufficient. He is remembered as a founder of French Canada's economy.
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