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Duchambon was appointment in April 1744 to replace François Le Coutre de
Bourville as King's lieutenant of Île Royale. In October he became Governor of the colony when Commandant Jean-Baptiste-Louis Le Prévost Duquesnel suddenly died.
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and Michel Du Pont de Renon, served as captain and lieutenant. Although an unexceptional officer, Duchambon gained promotions through seniority and his friendship with
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In March 1746 Duchambon retired and spent his later years at
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English and was forced to capitulate after 47 days. He arrived in France four weeks later and was trialed, but acquitted.
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