Étienne Truteau

Étienne Truteau (1641–1712) was an early French pioneer who emigrated to New France, which later became Canada. He was involved with the colonization and development of the area of New France that is now Montreal, Longueuil and Saint-Lambert. He was a master carpenter, wheelwright, and notable soldier. On March 12, 1675, he was granted land by Charles Le Moyne. His third son, François Trudeau (1673–1739) emigrated to French Louisiana.

He is best known for fighting as a militia man, in particular in the 1662 battle against the Iroquois during the colony's establishment. In 1663, he enlisted in the 6th Squadron of the Militia de-la-Sainte-Famille, headed by Governor Paul de-Chomedey-de-Maisonneuve.

He died in Montréal on July 22, 1712.

Legacy In Québec a Longueuil Park bears his name, a street in Notre Dame de L'ile-de-Perrot is named after him and in Saint-Lambert an avenue bears his name.