About
Canadian explorer who became famous for his findings throughout North America, which included the Upper Mississippi River.
Before Fame
He received orders to become a priest in 1662, but abandoned those plans to become an explorer.
Trivia
He presumably died on the journey back home when he went looking for his brother, Jake.
Family Life
He married Canadian citizen Claire-Francoise Bissot sometime before 1680.
Associated With
He and Jacques Marquette were the first Europeans to observe and chart the northern region of the Mississippi River.
