Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac
French explorer · France · Historical Figures · Lived 1658 to 1730 · aged 72
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Something wrong?Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, born Antoine Laumet, was a French explorer, military officer, and colonial administrator in New France.
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Musée Cadillac, the birthplace of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac
A sandstone statue of Cadillac from the old Detroit City Hall Building
Painting depicting Cadillac receiving letters patent from representatives of King Louis XIV of France by Fernand Le Quesne.
Antoine Crozat, a French financier, was persuaded by Cadillac to invest in Louisiana. However, conflicts arose between them, leading to Cadillac's removal from his colonial office in 1716.
Cadillac motor car logo, c. 1950s, being the coat of arms of Antoine de la Mothe CadillacAwards
About this person
Country
France
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1658 to 1730 · aged 72
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