Noël Juchereau
| Noël Juchereau | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 August 1593 La Ferté-Vidame, France |
| Died | July 31, 1648 (aged 54) Orléans, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Education | Bachelor of Laws |
| Organization | Company of One Hundred Associates |
| Title | Sieur des Chatelets |
Noël Juchereau, Sieur des Chatelets (30 August 1593 – c. 31 July 1648) was an early pioneer in New France (now Québec, Canada), and a member of the Company of One Hundred Associates.
Juchereau was born in La Ferté-Vidame, France on 30 August 1593 to Jean Juchereau (1567-1628) of Tourouvre and his first wife Jeanne Creste (d.1608). His father's family was from Mortagne, France and prominent in government. His mother's family were wealthy land owners from Tourouvre and L'Hôme. Juchereau had one brother, Jean Juchereau de Maur (1592-1672), ancestor of the Juchereau du Chesnay and Juchereau de Saint-Denys families.
He completed studies in both humanities and law, and received a Bachelor of Laws degree. Juchereau first traveled to Québec in 1632, followed by his brother, Jean, two years later.
Juchereau was an active figure in the new French colony. The governor of Québec frequently sought his help with delicate legal matters.
Juchereau and Pierre Legardeur de Repentigny, originally created the Communauté des Habitants. He was appointed their head clerk in 1645. As a church warden from 1645-1646 he prominently participated in religious ceremonies central to Québec's social life.
Juchereau was a licensed in the legal profession. Historian Benjamin Sulte believed that he was acting as an agent for Rosée and Cheffault who wanted a grant of part of the trade in New France from the Company of One Hundred Associates. Land near Québec City was granted to Juchereau. Since he was unmarried, he conferred the land to his nephews.
Juchereau returned to France in 1647 as a delegate of the Association of Habitants to obtain changes to their government. He died around 31 July 1648, in Orléans, France.
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