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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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∙ 15y agoHe explored the Mississippi River for the governor of Quebec (Canada).
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∙ 13y agoLouis Jolliet set out on his journey to find the Mississippi on May 18 1645.
He departed from St. Ignace.
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Who's Louis Jolliet's wife?
clarie
Pictures of Louis jolliet?
No picture was taken of him!
Was Louis Jolliet a European explorer?
No. He was Canadian.
How does history remember Louis Jolliet?
Mainly for his expedition along the Mississippi in 1673.
Who were Louis Jolliet's family?
French explorer Louis Jolliet's only family was his parents. His father however died when Louis was very young. He is most known for discovering the upper area of the Mississippi river.
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?
taco
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?
michigan
Who's Louis Jolliet's wife?
clarie
Pictures of Louis jolliet?
No picture was taken of him!
What languages did Louis Jolliet speak?
french
What color was Louis Jolliet hair?
brown
