Talon's Life Before New France
Jean Talon was born in Châlons-en-Champagne to Philippe Talon and Anne de Bury on January 8, 1626. He was baptized on August 1, 1626. His family was related to the Parisian Talons, who held in succession the high office of attorney-general of France. After studying at the Jesuits' College of Clermont, Talon was employed in a commissariat. His abilities soon became apparent and when he was thirty, he was promoted to the position of Intendant for the province of Hainault.
When an Intendant was needed for the task of bringing the dying New France back to life, Colbert, an administrator of France, thought immediately of Jean Talon and recommended him to the king. Talon's commission is dated March 23, 1665.
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