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	'''Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent''' (1724 – 1794) was a [[France\|French]] [[merchant]] and military officer who lived in [[New Orleans]] during the 18th century. A wily businessman, he played a major role in [[Louisiana]]'s development and would eventually become one of its most affluent citizens.<ref>{{WP\|Gilbert Antoine de St. Maxent}}</ref>		'''Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent''' (1724 – 1794) was a [[France\|French]] [[merchant]] and military officer who lived in [[New Orleans]] during the 18th century. A wily businessman, he played a major role in [[Louisiana]]'s development and would eventually become one of its most affluent citizens.<ref>{{WP\|Gilbert Antoine de St. Maxent}}</ref>

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	Born in France in 1724, Maxent immigrated to New Orleans at the age of 23 and enlisted in the military. Roughly two years later, he married the wealthy Elizabeth La Roche, using the dowry to open up a shop so he could supply fur traders.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' – [[Database: Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent]]</ref>		Born in France in 1724, Maxent immigrated to New Orleans at the age of 23 and enlisted in the military. Roughly two years later, he married the wealthy Elizabeth La Roche, using the dowry to open up a shop so he could supply fur traders.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' – [[Database: Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent]]</ref>

	In early 1765, Maxent's business was faced with several shipments that were being stolen. In response, [[Philippe de Grandpré]], one of Maxent's business partners, soon sent an envoy in the form of [[Gérald Blanc]] to investigate the issue. The two discussed the problem, with Maxent accusing the [[Carlos Dominguez\|captain]] of the [[~~Ships\|~~ship]] from which the goods had disappeared, though the young accountant was reluctant to confront the man.<ref name="~~AC3L~~">''Assassin's Creed III: Liberation''</ref>		In early 1765, Maxent's business was faced with several shipments that were being stolen. In response, [[Philippe de Grandpré]], one of Maxent's business partners, soon sent an envoy in the form of [[Gérald Blanc]] to investigate the issue. The two discussed the problem, with Maxent accusing the [[Carlos Dominguez\|captain]] of the [[ship]] from which the goods had disappeared, though the young accountant was reluctant to confront the man.<ref name="Taking Care of Business">''Assassin's Creed III: Liberation'' – [[Taking Care of Business]]</ref>

	However, this conversation had been overheard by [[Aveline de Grandpré]], Philippe's rebellious daughter and an [[Assassins\|Assassin]]. Utilizing her charisma, she managed to charm the ship captain, allowing her to steal documents detailing the goods' location while he was distracted. Upon receiving the news that the shipments had been recovered, Maxent thanked Aveline and promised her father a considerable discount.<ref name="~~AC3L~~" />		However, this conversation had been overheard by [[Aveline de Grandpré]], Philippe's rebellious daughter and an [[Assassins\|Assassin]]. Utilizing her charisma, she managed to charm the ship captain, allowing her to steal documents detailing the goods' location while he was distracted.<ref name="Taking Care of Business"/> Upon receiving the news that the shipments had been recovered, Maxent thanked Aveline and promised her father a considerable discount.<ref name="Father's Troubles">''Assassin's Creed III: Liberation'' – [[Father's Troubles]]</ref>

	When West Louisiana was handed over to the [[Spain\|Spanish]], Gilbert-Antoine was the first Frenchman to voice his support for the new governor, [[Antonio de Ulloa]]. This resulted in his imprisonment within his own [[plantation]] during the [[Louisiana Rebellion]] in 1768, while the governor was being ousted. Following the reclaiming of the colony by the Spanish in 1769, Gilbert-Antoine's daughter, Marie Elizabeth, married the next Spanish governor, [[Luis de Unzaga]].<ref name="Database" />		When West Louisiana was handed over to the [[Spain\|Spanish]], Gilbert-Antoine was the first Frenchman to voice his support for the new governor, [[Antonio de Ulloa]]. This resulted in his imprisonment within his own [[plantation]] during the [[Louisiana Rebellion]] in 1768, while the governor was being ousted. Following the reclaiming of the colony by the Spanish in 1769, Gilbert-Antoine's daughter, Marie Elizabeth, married the next Spanish governor, [[Luis de Unzaga]].<ref name="Database"/>

	[[File:The_Last_Dance_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Maxent and Aveline at the Capitán's Ball]]		[[File:The_Last_Dance_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Maxent and Aveline at the Capitán's Ball]]
	In 1776, Maxent and one of his daughters, [[Marie Felicité de Saint Maxent\|Marie Felicité]], attended the [[captain]]'s ball, a prominent soirée. There, he and one of his associates discussed the economic benefits they were reaping from the [[American Revolution]], particularly the [[smuggling]] of goods to the [[Patriots]]. They were then joined by Aveline, whom Maxent engaged in polite conversation, inquiring ~~after~~ her father's health and praising her interest in business.<ref name="~~AC3L~~" />		In 1776, Maxent and one of his daughters, [[Marie Felicité de Saint Maxent\|Marie Felicité]], attended the [[captain]]'s ball, a prominent soirée. There, he and one of his associates discussed the economic benefits they were reaping from the [[American Revolution]], particularly the [[smuggling]] of goods to the [[Patriots]]. They were then joined by Aveline de Grandpré, whom Maxent engaged in polite conversation, inquiring about her father's health and praising her interest in business.<ref name="The Last Dance">''Assassin's Creed III: Liberation'' – [[The Last Dance]]</ref>

	For his actions during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Maxent was named Commandant of the Militia of Louisiana, Lt. Governor of the Providence of Louisiana and West [[Florida]], and Captain-General of the new Bureau of Indian Affairs of Louisiana and West Florida.<ref name="Database" />		For his actions during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Maxent was named Commandant of the Militia of Louisiana, Lt. Governor of the Providence of Louisiana and West [[Florida]], and Captain-General of the new Bureau of Indian Affairs of Louisiana and West Florida.<ref name="Database"/>

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	'''Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent''' (1724 – 1794) was a [[France\|French]] [[~~Merchants\|~~merchant]] and military officer ~~that~~ lived in [[New Orleans]] during the 18th century. A wily businessman, he played a major role in ~~the development of~~ [[Louisiana]] and would eventually become one of its most affluent citizens.		'''Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent''' (1724 – 1794) was a [[France\|French]] [[merchant]] and military officer who lived in [[New Orleans]] during the 18th century. A wily businessman, he played a major role in [[Louisiana]]'s development and would eventually become one of its most affluent citizens.<ref>{{WP\|Gilbert Antoine de St. Maxent}}</ref>

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	However, this conversation had been overheard by [[Aveline de Grandpré]], Philippe's rebellious daughter and an [[Assassins\|Assassin]]. Utilizing her charisma, she managed to charm the ship captain, allowing her to steal documents detailing the goods' location while he was distracted. Upon receiving the news that the shipments had been recovered, Maxent thanked Aveline and promised her father a considerable discount.<ref name="AC3L" />		However, this conversation had been overheard by [[Aveline de Grandpré]], Philippe's rebellious daughter and an [[Assassins\|Assassin]]. Utilizing her charisma, she managed to charm the ship captain, allowing her to steal documents detailing the goods' location while he was distracted. Upon receiving the news that the shipments had been recovered, Maxent thanked Aveline and promised her father a considerable discount.<ref name="AC3L" />

	When West Louisiana was handed over to the [[Spain\|Spanish]], Gilbert-Antoine was the first Frenchman to voice his support for the new governor, [[Antonio de Ulloa]]. This resulted in his imprisonment within his own [[~~Sugar plantations\|~~plantation]] during the [[Louisiana Rebellion]] in 1768, while the governor was being ousted. Following the reclaiming of the colony by the Spanish in 1769, Gilbert-Antoine's daughter, Marie Elizabeth, married the next Spanish governor, [[Luis de Unzaga]].<ref name="Database" />		When West Louisiana was handed over to the [[Spain\|Spanish]], Gilbert-Antoine was the first Frenchman to voice his support for the new governor, [[Antonio de Ulloa]]. This resulted in his imprisonment within his own [[plantation]] during the [[Louisiana Rebellion]] in 1768, while the governor was being ousted. Following the reclaiming of the colony by the Spanish in 1769, Gilbert-Antoine's daughter, Marie Elizabeth, married the next Spanish governor, [[Luis de Unzaga]].<ref name="Database" />

	[[File:The_Last_Dance_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Maxent and Aveline at the Capitán's Ball]]		[[File:The_Last_Dance_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Maxent and Aveline at the Capitán's Ball]]
	In 1776, Maxent and one of his daughters, [[Marie Felicité de Saint Maxent\|Marie Felicité]], attended the ~~Capitán~~'s ball, a prominent soirée. There, he and one of his associates discussed the economic benefits they were reaping from the [[American Revolution]], particularly the smuggling of goods to the [[Patriots]]. They were then joined by Aveline, whom Maxent engaged in polite conversation, inquiring after her father's health and praising her interest in business.<ref name="AC3L" />		In 1776, Maxent and one of his daughters, [[Marie Felicité de Saint Maxent\|Marie Felicité]], attended the [[captain]]'s ball, a prominent soirée. There, he and one of his associates discussed the economic benefits they were reaping from the [[American Revolution]], particularly the [[smuggling]] of goods to the [[Patriots]]. They were then joined by Aveline, whom Maxent engaged in polite conversation, inquiring after her father's health and praising her interest in business.<ref name="AC3L" />

	For his actions during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Maxent was named Commandant of the Militia of Louisiana, Lt. Governor of the Providence of Louisiana and West [[Florida]], and Captain-General of the new Bureau of Indian Affairs of Louisiana and West Florida.<ref name="Database" />		For his actions during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Maxent was named Commandant of the Militia of Louisiana, Lt. Governor of the Providence of Louisiana and West [[Florida]], and Captain-General of the new Bureau of Indian Affairs of Louisiana and West Florida.<ref name="Database" />

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	\| birth = 1724<br>{{Wiki\|Longwy}}, [[~~France\|~~Kingdom of France]]		\| birth = 1724<br>{{Wiki\|Longwy}}, [[Kingdom of France]]
	\| death = 8 August 1794<br>[[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana\|Spanish Louisiana]], {{Wiki\|New Spain}}		\| death = 8 August 1794<br>[[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana\|Spanish Louisiana]], {{Wiki\|New Spain}}
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	'''Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent''' (1724 – 1794) was a [[France\|French]] [[Merchants\|merchant]] and military officer that lived in [[New Orleans]] during the 18th century. A wily businessman, he played a major role in the development of [[Louisiana]] and would eventually become one of its most affluent citizens.		'''Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent''' (1724 – 1794) was a [[France\|French]] [[Merchants\|merchant]] and military officer that lived in [[New Orleans]] during the 18th century. A wily businessman, he played a major role in the development of [[Louisiana]] and would eventually become one of its most affluent citizens.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Born in France in 1724, Maxent immigrated to New Orleans at the age of 23 and enlisted in the military. Roughly two years later, he married the wealthy Elizabeth La Roche, using the dowry to open up a shop so he could supply fur traders.		Born in France in 1724, Maxent immigrated to New Orleans at the age of 23 and enlisted in the military. Roughly two years later, he married the wealthy Elizabeth La Roche, using the dowry to open up a shop so he could supply fur traders.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' – [[Database: Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent]]</ref>

	In early 1765, Maxent's business was faced with several shipments that were being stolen. In response, [[Philippe de Grandpré]], one of Maxent's business partners, soon sent an envoy in the form of [[Gérald Blanc]] to investigate the issue. The two discussed the problem, with Maxent accusing the [[Carlos Dominguez\|captain]] of the [[Ships\|ship]] from which the goods had disappeared, though the young accountant was reluctant to confront the man.		In early 1765, Maxent's business was faced with several shipments that were being stolen. In response, [[Philippe de Grandpré]], one of Maxent's business partners, soon sent an envoy in the form of [[Gérald Blanc]] to investigate the issue. The two discussed the problem, with Maxent accusing the [[Carlos Dominguez\|captain]] of the [[Ships\|ship]] from which the goods had disappeared, though the young accountant was reluctant to confront the man.<ref name="AC3L">''Assassin's Creed III: Liberation''</ref>

	However, this conversation had been overheard by [[Aveline de Grandpré]], Philippe's rebellious daughter and an [[Assassins\|Assassin]]. Utilizing her charisma, she managed to charm the ship captain, allowing her to steal documents detailing the goods' location while he was distracted. Upon receiving the news that the shipments had been recovered, Maxent thanked Aveline and promised her father a considerable discount.		However, this conversation had been overheard by [[Aveline de Grandpré]], Philippe's rebellious daughter and an [[Assassins\|Assassin]]. Utilizing her charisma, she managed to charm the ship captain, allowing her to steal documents detailing the goods' location while he was distracted. Upon receiving the news that the shipments had been recovered, Maxent thanked Aveline and promised her father a considerable discount.<ref name="AC3L" />

	When West Louisiana was handed over to the [[Spain\|Spanish]], Gilbert-Antoine was the first Frenchman to voice his support for the new governor, [[Antonio de Ulloa]]. This resulted in his imprisonment within his own [[Sugar plantations\|plantation]] during the [[Louisiana Rebellion]] in 1768, while the governor was being ousted. Following the reclaiming of the colony by the Spanish in 1769, Gilbert-Antoine's daughter, Marie Elizabeth, married the next Spanish governor, [[Luis de Unzaga]].		When West Louisiana was handed over to the [[Spain\|Spanish]], Gilbert-Antoine was the first Frenchman to voice his support for the new governor, [[Antonio de Ulloa]]. This resulted in his imprisonment within his own [[Sugar plantations\|plantation]] during the [[Louisiana Rebellion]] in 1768, while the governor was being ousted. Following the reclaiming of the colony by the Spanish in 1769, Gilbert-Antoine's daughter, Marie Elizabeth, married the next Spanish governor, [[Luis de Unzaga]].<ref name="Database" />

	[[File:The_Last_Dance_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Maxent and Aveline at the Capitán's Ball]]		[[File:The_Last_Dance_2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Maxent and Aveline at the Capitán's Ball]]
	In 1776, Maxent and one of his daughters, [[Marie Felicité de Saint Maxent\|Marie Felicité]], attended the Capitán's ball, a prominent soirée. There, he and one of his associates discussed the economic benefits they were reaping from the [[American Revolution]], particularly the smuggling of goods to the [[Patriots]]. They were then joined by Aveline, whom Maxent engaged in polite conversation, inquiring after her father's health and praising her interest in business.		In 1776, Maxent and one of his daughters, [[Marie Felicité de Saint Maxent\|Marie Felicité]], attended the Capitán's ball, a prominent soirée. There, he and one of his associates discussed the economic benefits they were reaping from the [[American Revolution]], particularly the smuggling of goods to the [[Patriots]]. They were then joined by Aveline, whom Maxent engaged in polite conversation, inquiring after her father's health and praising her interest in business.<ref name="AC3L" />

	For his actions during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Maxent was named Commandant of the Militia of Louisiana, Lt. Governor of the Providence of Louisiana and West [[Florida]], and Captain-General of the new Bureau of Indian Affairs of Louisiana and West Florida.		For his actions during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Maxent was named Commandant of the Militia of Louisiana, Lt. Governor of the Providence of Louisiana and West [[Florida]], and Captain-General of the new Bureau of Indian Affairs of Louisiana and West Florida.<ref name="Database" />

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