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Pierre-Esprit Radisson

Pierre-Esprit Radisson

French explorer

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Founder of
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company
Birthdate
1636
Birthplace
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Avignon
Date of Death
June 21, 1710
Place of Death
London
London
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The explorations of Pierre Esprit Radisson
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Voyages of Peter Esprit Radisson, being an account of his travels and experiences among the North American Indians, from 1652-1684
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Occupation
explorer
explorer
Coureur des bois
Coureur des bois
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Author
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Writer
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ISNI
00000001210190590
Open Library ID
OL1773831A0
VIAF
641653350

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France
France
Kingdom of Great Britain
Kingdom of Great Britain
Wikidata ID
Q944388
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Pierre-Esprit Radisson (1636-1710) was a French explorer who held citizenship in both France and the Kingdom of Great Britain. Born in Avignon, he was an integral part of the development and exploration of North America during his time. Radisson was a coureur des bois and an explorer by occupation. He was notably a founder of the Hudson's Bay Company—a crucial enterprise for the economic growth and geographical understanding of a vast region. Radisson passed away in London on June 21, 1710.

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