pierre gaultier de la vérendrye was active as a fur-trader and explorer in the west even after his father was relieved of his command in 1744 up to 1749 when he finally returned east and re-entered the army. he was active at fort beauséjour where he served until it was captured by the british in 1755. he died shortly after at quebec. his death was in montréal, specifically. his death was assassination, and many agree that the british wanted to kill such a valuable addition to the french.