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Louis Jolliet along with the Jesuit Father Jacques Marquette were the first Europeans to explore and map much of the Mississippi River in 1673.

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He was from a small French settlement near Quebec in what is now Canada.

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He explored the Mississippi River for the governor of Quebec (Canada).

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Louis Jolliet set out on his journey to find the Mississippi on May 18 1645.

He departed from St. Ignace.

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What is a interesting fact about Louis jolliet?

One interesting fact about Louis Jolliet is Louis Jolliet's dad died when he was 7 (seven) years old


Who did Louis Jolliet sail for?

Louis Jolliet sailed for the governor of New France (now Canada).


What country and city was Louis Jolliet born?

Louis Jolliet was born in a French settlement near Quebec City, Canada.


Where did Louis Jolliet go?

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Who did Louis jolliet explore for?

no one


What were Louis jolliet's fears?

Louis Jolliet's fears included encountering hostile Indigenous tribes, navigating treacherous rapids and waterfalls on the river, and facing unknown dangers in uncharted territories.


Where did jolliet die?

Louis Jolliet died on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in 1700.


What rivers did Louis jolliet discover?

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Who's Louis Jolliet's wife?

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Pictures of Louis jolliet?

No picture was taken of him!


What languages did Louis Jolliet speak?

french


Was Louis Jolliet a European explorer?

No. He was Canadian.