Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry (1682–1756)

Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry (October 3, 1682 – March 23, 1756), was Louis XV's Chief Engineer of New France. He is recognised as the father of the first truly Canadian architecture. In 2006, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada designated him a person of national historic importance. It highlighted his contribution to the development of New France through the quality, variety, importance and scope of his work in the fields of military engineering, civil and religious architecture, and urban planning.

For his son, see Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry (1721–1797).
Gaspard Chaussegros de Léry
Chief Engineer of New France
In office
1719–1756
Preceded byJosué Boisberthelot de Beaucours
Succeeded byNicolas Sarrebouce de Pontleroy
Personal details
Born(1682-10-03)October 3, 1682
Toulon, France
DiedMarch 23, 1756(1756-03-23) (aged 73)
Québec City, New France
SpouseMarie-Renée Legardeur de Beauvais
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