Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville | |
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Born | Ville-Marie, New France | 16 July 1661
Died | 9 July 1706 Havana, Spanish Cuba | (aged 44)
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Years of service | 1686–1706 |
Battles/wars | King William's War |
Awards | Order of Saint Louis |
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Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville[a] (16 July 1661 – 9 July 1706)[1][2] or Sieur d'Iberville[a] was a French soldier, explorer, colonial administrator, and trader. He is noted for founding the colony of Louisiana in New France. He was born in Montreal to French colonist parents.
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