| 1674 |
Born March, 1674; son of Louis de Pontchartrain, a minister of the navy and colonies, and Marie de Mapeou. |
| 1692 March 29 |
Was received in the French parlement. |
| 1693 |
Received at the secretariat of state. |
| 1694 February 28 |
Marries Eleonore Christine de Roye de Rochefoucault who dies in 1708. She is the daughter of Frederic Charles de Roye de Rochefoucault and Isabelle de Durfort. |
| 1699 |
After a period of working closly with his father the younger Pontchartrain succeeds him as minister of the navy and colonies. While administering this important post, he champions Iberville and Bienville by encouraging settlement and exploration in Louisiana. |
| 1701 July 9 |
Jean-Frederic Philippe, the future count of Maurepas and minister of the navy and the colonies is born. Soon after Lake Maurepas is named for him. |
| 1712 July 10 |
Marries Helene-Rosealie-Angelique de l'Aubespine, daughter of Estienne de l'Aubespine, marquis de Venderonne. Bienville names Fort Rosalie, at Natchez, in her honor. Children include Paul-Jerome, Marquis de Pontchartrain and lieutenant general; and Charles-Henri, bishop of Blois. |
| 1715 |
Resigns his position in 1715. |
| 1747 February 8 |
Dies at Versailles, France. Lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas are named for members of his family. |