He was born into the aristocracy in Neuville - sur - Vanne in Champagne , France .
Paul Chomedey , sieur de Maisonneuve ( February 15 , 1612 -- September 9 , 1676 ) was a French military officer and the founder of Montreal .
Paul Chomedey was born into the aristocracy in Neuville - sur - Vanne in Champagne , French .
Paul Chomedey , sieur de Maisonneuve ( February 15 , 1612 -- September 9 , 1676 ) was a French military officer and the founder of Montreal .