Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Baron de Longueuil
The Barons de Longueuil – A family between two worlds
The history of Longueuil began with Charles Le Moyne, who was born in Dieppe in 1626 and came to New France in 1641. As a soldier, interpreter, and merchant, he made a name for himself in Montréal. In 1657, on the south bank of the Saint-Lawrence River, he received the seigneurie of Longueuil, which he developed with his wife Catherine Thierry dit Primot. Their numerous children founded one of the most famous families in New France; several sons became officers, explorers, governors, and founders.
The eldest son Charles, born in 1656 in Montreal, received military training in France. Back in Canada, he proved himself an officer and a skilled mediator with the Haudenosaunee people. At the same time, he built Longueuil: a stone fortress protected by four towers, residential buildings and a church gave the settlement an unusual splendor and security to its neighbors. King Louis XIV honored these achievements on January 26, 1700, and elevated Longueuil to hereditary baronage.
The first Baron became Governor of Trois-Rivières, then of Montreal and led the administration of New France for a time in 1725. His son Charles, the second Baron, continued the military and administrative tradition. He commanded Fort Niagara, became a Knight of the Order of Saint Louis and also became Governor of Montreal. After him came Charles-Jacques, the third Baron.
His daughter Marie-Charles-Joseph, born posthumously in 1756, inherited the Seigneurie and titles. Through her marriage to the Scot-born David Alexander Grant, French-Canadian and British family traditions were intertwined. Even after Canada’s political transition and the abolition of the Seigneurial system in 1854, the memory of the Seigneurie remained alive. In 1880, Queen Victoria officially recognized Charles Colmore Grant as the seventh Baron de Longueuil. Thus, the lineage of the title continues through the Grant family to the present day – as an extraordinary bridge between France, Quebec and Great Britain.
Sources: Dictionnaire biographique du Canada, Parks Canada, Library and Archives Canada, Quebec Cultural Heritage Directory
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Family coat of arms Baron de Longueuil
Historical coat of arms of Charles Le Moynes, the founder of the Longueuil house.
In blue are three golden roses, placed in pairs; under a red shieldhead is a golden crescent between two golden stars.
The city of Longueuil and the Canadian Heraldic Authority attribute this Wappenform to Charles Le Moyne, who was knighted in 1668. His namesake son was elevated to the title of Baron de Longueuil in 1700.
Sources: City of Longueuil, p. 35, Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, excerpts, history, print, fully-sized print optimized for printing on a pure white background, splendid
Overview of your title package
What the title of nobility contains
Discover the fascination of historical noble titles. With each appointment, you receive a first-class package that perfectly combines tradition, personal recognition, and stylish representation:
Your certificate
Authentic design with a historic flair: For each region, we create a certificate of appointment in the distinctive, country-specific style – complete with the appropriate coat of arms of your chosen title.
Share this special moment: Upon request, you will receive a free partner certificate and certificates for your children, so that the whole family can participate in the tradition.
Your own coat of arms
Each title comes with the corresponding historical coat of arms, which you receive as a high-resolution file. You can use it completely freely in private and professional contexts – whether on letterhead, business cards, or seals.
The Companion Book
The book „My Title“ takes you in detail into the multifaceted world of your new aristocratic title and offers valuable practical tips for everyday life, stylish guidance, and background information on history.
Our accessories
Golden ID Card
Crafted from premium aluminum in business card format, the gold ID Card makes your title look stylish and mobile.
Gold coins
Fine gold and silver-plated medallions combine coats of arms, names and titles in a glossy, unique design.
Emblem stamp
The self-inking stamp quickly, cleanly and precisely transfers your personal emblem onto letterhead paper.
My own wine
Choose fine red or white wine with an elegant, personalized label for a stylish look.
Wappen Gläser
The masterfully engraved wine glasses display their coat of arms, name and title in stunning brilliance.
Precision pliers
The elegant embossing pliers embellishes letterheads or documents with a tactile, colourless relief embossing.
Honorary membership
Membership of the Noble Society Institute enriches your title with another dimension of exclusive representation. Validated by a magnificent certificate in your name, with no ongoing fees or obligations.
