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Pierre-Esprit Radisson

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French explorer and coureur des bois (c. 1636-1710)

FranceHistorical FiguresLived 1636 to 1710 · aged 74
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Pierre-Esprit Radisson was a French coureur des bois and explorer in New France. He is often linked to his brother-in-law Médard des Groseilliers. The decision of Radisson and Groseilliers to enter the English service led to the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company.

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Arrival of Radisson in an Indian camp in 1660.Arrival of Radisson in an Indian camp in 1660.

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Historical Figures from France 6

Constance of France, Countess of Toulouse48.8Charles Alexandre Lesueur48.7Marie of Valois, Duchess of Bar48.8Louis of Lorraine, duke of Joyeuse48.7Prince Francis, Count of Trapani48.8Maria Caterina Brignole48.7

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Pierre-Esprit Radisson was a French coureur des bois and explorer in New France. He is often linked to his brother-in-law Médard des Groseilliers. The decision of Radisson and Groseilliers to enter the English service led to the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company. His career was particularly notable for its repeated transitions between serving Britain and France.

Country
France
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1636 to 1710 · aged 74
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12 languages

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