Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry, his first name was also sometimes written Joseph-Gaspard. He was a military engineer and a political figure in Lower Canada, who also worked as an engineer, architect, and urban planner in Quebec. One of his most significant contributions to Quebec City was his creation of the fortified wall of the Upper Town, which he developed in 1716 and supervised the construction of in 1745.
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Position held
- Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada, member of the Legislative Council of the Province of Quebec
- Citizenship
- New France
- Born
