Louis Jolliet

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1. When was Louis Jolliet born?September 21, 1645, in New France (present-day Quebec, Canada)
2. When did Louis Jolliet die?After May 1700
3. What is Louis Jolliet known for?Pioneering exploration and cartography of the Upper Mississippi River
4. What is the key expedition?1673 exploration of the Mississippi River with Jacques Marquette
5. What is the career?Explorer, cartographer, and hydrographer
6. Who was Louis Jolliet?Louis Jolliet was a French-Canadian explorer and mapmaker born in 1645 who helped Europeans learn about North America.

Hydrographer: A scientist who studies and maps bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Cartographic Representation: The way geographical information is depicted and shown on maps.