Jean-François de La Roque de Roberval (c. 1500–1560) was a French nobleman and adventurer who, through his friendship with King Francis, became the first Lieutenant General of New France.
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When his appointment as the first Lieutenant General of New France did not work out, he attempted to pay off his debts through privateering.
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