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Louis Jolliet
Explorer of North America (1645–1700) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Louis Jolliet (September 21, 1645 – after May 1700) was a French-Canadian explorer known for his discoveries in North America.[1] In 1673, Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit Catholic priest and missionary, were the first non-Natives to explore and map the Upper Mississippi River.
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Louis Jolliet | |
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Alfred Laliberté's Louis Jolliet sculpture in front of Parliament Building (Quebec) | |
Born | (1645-09-21)September 21, 1645 near Quebec, New France |
Died | 1700 (aged 54–55) en route from Quebec to Anticosti Island |
Allegiance | New France (Canada) |
Awards | Jolliet was granted land south of Quebec in return for his favours |
Relations | Jean Jolliet: Father |
Other work | Canadian explorer |
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