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Jacques Marquette
(1637–1675)
Explorer
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Jacques Marquette was an explorer, best known for Father Marquette at Chicago.
Quick Facts About Jacques Marquette
- Born
- June 1, 1637
- Died
- May 18, 1675
- Profession
- Explorer
- Notable works
- Father Marquette at Chicago
About Jacques Marquette
Jacques Marquette, sometimes known as Père Marquette or James Marquette, was a French Jesuit missionary who founded Michigan's first European settlement, Sault Sainte Marie, and later founded Saint Ignace. In 1673, Marquette, along with Louis Jolliet, an explorer born near Quebec City, explored and mapped the northern portion of the Mississippi River Valley.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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