Lafontaine Bellot

Lafontaine Bellot (Bellot dit Lafontaine) was Governor of Plaisance (Placentia), Newfoundland from 1664 to 1667.

Bellot was in charge of a small fort and garrison that protected the interests of the French fishery in the area. He was an ineffective governor who misused his power and was recalled in 1667.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Thalour Du Perron
Governor of Plaisance
1664–1667
Succeeded by
La Palme

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