Solomon Juneau
American mayor (1793–1856) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Solomon Laurent Juneau, or Laurent-Salomon Juneau (August 9, 1793 – November 14, 1856) was a French Canadian fur trader, land speculator, and politician who helped found the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1][2][3] He was born in Repentigny, Quebec, to François and (Marie-)Thérèse Galarneau Juneau.[4][5]Joseph Juneau, the founder of the city of Juneau, Alaska, was a cousin of Solomon Juneau.[6]
Quick Facts 1st Mayor of Milwaukee, Preceded by ...
Solomon Laurent Juneau | |
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Laurent-Salomon Juneau | |
1st Mayor of Milwaukee | |
In office January 31, 1846 – April 1847 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Horatio N. Wells |
Personal details | |
Born | August 9, 1793 (1793-08-09) Repentigny, Lower Canada |
Died | November 14, 1856(1856-11-14) (aged 63) Keshena, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee |
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Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | 17, including Narcisse Juneau |
Parent(s) | François and Thérèse Galerneau Juneau |
Relatives | Joseph Juneau (cousin) |
Occupation | Politician, fur trader, land agent |
Known for | Helped found the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. |
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