About
French Jesuit missionary who discovered Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan's first European settlement.
Before Fame
He was assigned as a Jesuit missionary to the area of Quebec in 1666.
Trivia
Marquette andLouis Jolliet were the first Europeans to observe and chart the northern region of the Mississippi River in 1673.
Family Life
He grew up in France as a missionary and was brought up by monks and priests.
Associated With
Chris Farley graduated from Marquette University, which was named in his honor.
