Joseph Broussard, also known as Beausoleil, was a leader amongst the Acadian people in Acadie; later renamed Nova Scotia. He was born in Port Royal (Annnapolis Royal, NS) in 1702. He lived much of his life along the Petitcoudiac River, with his wife Agnes. They had 11 children. Joseph Broussard died in St. Martinville, Louisiana in 1765. The exact date of his death is unknown, but assumed to have been on or around Octber 20th, 1765. An expert is someone widely recognized as a reliable source of knowledge, technique, or skill whose judgment is accorded authority and status by the public or their peers. ... The Acadians (French: Acadiens) are the original French settlers of parts of the northeastern region of North America comprising what is now the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. ... There is a also a U.S. national park called Acadia National Park; For the former electoral district, see Acadia (electoral district) The national flag of Acadia, adopted in 1884. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages None Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor Myra Freeman Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 11 10 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 12th 55,283 km² 53,338... Port Royal is a small rural community in the western part of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. ... The city of St. ...

He was a leader of the armed resistance against the British explusion of the Acadians from the territory.

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Much information on his life and exploits can be found in - Acadian Redemption: From Beausoliel Broussard to the Queen's Royal Proclamation by Warren A. Perrin, Andrepont Publishing (2005), ISBN 0976892707 This article describes the British monarchy from the perspective of the United Kingdom. ...