Jean Ribault
French-American navigator and lieutenant
Born
1520
506 years ago
Died
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
France
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Served as a lieutenant and navigator during the French exploration of North America. Ribault led expeditions along the Atlantic coast, including the founding of Charlesfort in present-day South Carolina in 1562. He played a crucial role in French attempts to establish a colony in Florida, primarily aimed at expanding French influence in the New World. Ribault also engaged in interactions with Indigenous peoples during these expeditions. His naval expeditions between France and the Americas significantly contributed to the exploration efforts of that era.
Led the founding of Charlesfort in 1562
Participated in multiple expeditions to Florida
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