Charlesbourg is a borough of Quebec City, in the northeastern part of the city. Population (2001): 70,310. Founded in 1659, it is named in honor of its patron saint, Charles Borromée. It became part of Quebec City in 2002. Motto: « Don de Dieu feray valoir Â» (I shall put Gods gift to good use) Site in the province of Québec Official logo Provincial region Province Country Capitale-Nationale Québec Canada Gentilé Québécois, Québécoise Mayor Jean-Paul LAllier 1989-Dec. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... // Events May 25 - Richard Cromwell resigns as Lord Protector of England following the restoration of the Long Parliament, beginning a second brief period of the republican government called the Commonwealth. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...