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Joseph-Nicolas Gautier | |
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Born | September 26, 1689 Rochefort, France |
Died | April 10, 1752 (aged 62–63) present-day Prince Edward Island |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Acadian militia |
Battles/wars | King George's War |
Joseph-Nicolas Gautier dit Bellair (1689-1752) was one of the wealthiest Acadian as a merchant trader and a leader of the Acadian militia. He participated in war efforts against the British during King George's War and Father Le Loutre’s War. In the latter war, Gautier was particularly instrumental in the Acadian Exodus.