Jacques Marquette

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1. When was Jacques Marquette born?June 1, 1637
2. Where was Jacques Marquette born?Laon, France
3. When did Jacques Marquette die?May 18, 1675
4. What is the career?French Jesuit missionary and explorer
5. What is the founded?Sault Sainte Marie (Michigan's first European settlement) and Saint Ignace
6. Who was Jacques Marquette?He was a French Jesuit explorer and missionary who helped map the Mississippi River and founded early towns in North America.

Jesuit: A member of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic order known for its missionary, educational, and intellectual pursuits.
Missionary: An individual sent to a foreign land to spread religious beliefs and often provide social services.
Cartography: The art and science of making maps.
New France: The territory in North America colonized by France from the early 17th century until 1763.