= (1753-1844). Born in Quebec, the son of a
rich merchant trading with New England and the West Indies. Given the
appointment of prothonotary in Quebec, and held it throughout his life.
Took a deep interest in educational matters; founded a number of schools
on the Lancaster system; and is regarded in Quebec as the father of the
provincial school system. Also did much, both by his writings and by
furthering the establishment of model farms, to place agriculture upon a
better and more scientific basis. =Bib.=: _Biographie de Joseph Francois
Perrault ecrite par Lui-Meme, a l'Age de Quatre-Vingt Ans, sans
Lunettes_; Casgrain, _Vie de Joseph Francois Perrault_; Bender, _Old and
New Canada_. For list of his writings, _see_ Casgrain's work mentioned
above.

=Perrault, Father Julien.= =Ch= Jesuit, carries on mission at Cape
Breton, 236, 237.

=Perrot.= =F= Cure of Montreal, disapproves of Abbe Fenelon's sermon,
95.

=Perrot, Francois-Marie.= Sent to Canada as governor of Montreal, 1670.
Obtained a grant of Isle Perrot in 1672. Used his office to further his
own interests; quarrelled violently with Frontenac, who had him arrested
and sent to France. Imprisoned for a short time in the Bastile,
released, and restored to his governorship, which he held until 1684.
Governor of Acadia, 1684-1687. =Index=: =F= Succeeds Maisonneuve as
governor of Montreal, 54; engages in illicit trading and shields
_coureurs de bois_, 90; arrests Bizard, an officer of Frontenac's, 91;
summoned before Sovereign Council, 92; arrested at Quebec, 93; character
and conduct of, 96-97; protests competency of Sovereign Council to try
him, 99; specially commended to Frontenac in a despatch from minister,
101; sent to France, 102; allowed to return to Canada, after brief
imprisonment, 103; removed to government of Acadia, 270; continues to
trade, 271; dismissal, and death, 272. =L= Governor of Montreal, lays
foundation stone of church, 89; comes into contact with Frontenac, 160;
punished by the king, 164. =Bib.=: Parkman, _Frontenac_.

=Perrot, Nicolas= (1620-1697). Born in France. Came to Canada, and
entered the service of the government at Quebec. Went on several
exploring expeditions, living among the Indian tribes, and mastering the
Algonquian language. In 1665 returned to Quebec; and accompanied as
interpreter Daumont de St. Lusson to the Falls of St. Mary. In 1684
induced a number of the western tribes to join Lefebvre de la Barre in
his campaign aga