Count of Mantane

The title of Count de Mantane was created at the time of the Colonies in Nouvelle-France, under Louis XIV towards the end of the XVII century. The Roy of France required of Ferdinand De Perron, a soldier of the Court of His Majesty, to leave for Nouvelle-France to occupy himself with trade and the possible establishment of a temporary port between Gaspé and Donnacona in a small bay of Gaspésie populated of Amerindians intrigues of the County of Mahntane. Mahntane became Mantane and then Matane. This word intrigue indicates a dam of beavers.

Ferdinand De Perron thrived there during several years and received the title of Count de Mantane for services rendered to the Crown of France. He remained there until the end of his life. Later, the County of Mantane became the Seigniory of Matane under the control of the Lord Mathieu d'Amours. The descendants of Ferdinand De Perron went on to be established in the area of Charlevoix or the extinct title there with the War of conquest and the seizure of power of the British Crown in Nouvelle-France. The title, although always transmitted, remained deadened for a long time in the files of the family.

In July 23, 2003, the title barrel transmitted, with all its advantages with the direct descendant of Ferdinand De Perron. Patrick-Sohny De Perron became the Count de Mantane in all his rights, benefit and treatment of call in all the Commonwealth Countries. (It should be noted that he sagit initially title of French origin not having more bond with the concept of government but he can be only used on a purely honorary and historical basis)

The Count's web site: http://comtedemantane.bravehost.com/

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