Joseph Broussard
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Joseph Broussard, also known as Beausoleil, was a leader amongst the Acadian people in Acadie; later renamed Nova Scotia. He was born in Port Royal (Annnapolis Royal, NS) in 1702, and died in St. Martinville, La in 1765. The exact date of his death is unknown, but assumed to have been on or around Octber 20th, 1765.
He was a leader of the armed resistance against the British explusion of the Acadians from the territory.
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References
Much information on his life and exploits can be found in Acadian Redemption from Beausoliel Broussard to the Queen's Royal Proclamation - Warren A. Perrin