Émile Petitot
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Émile-Fortuné Petitot[1] (also known as Émile-Fortuné-Stanislas-Joseph Petitot) (Inuk name, Mitchi Pitchitork Tchikraynarm iyoyé, meaning "Mr. Petitot, son of the Sun") (December 3, 1838 – May 13, 1916), a French Missionary Oblate, was a notable Canadian northwest cartographer, ethnologist, geographer, linguist, and writer.[2][3][4]
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Born | Émile-Fortuné Petitot (1838-12-03)December 3, 1838 Grancey-le-Château-Neuvelle, France |
Died | May 13, 1916(1916-05-13) (aged 77) Mareuil-lès-Meaux, France |
Nationality | French |
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Occupation | Priest |
Known for | Canadian northwest cartographer, ethnologist, geographer, linguist, and writer |
Title | Father |
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