Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
Canadian explorer and military captain
Born
July 16th, 1661
364 years ago
Died
July 9th, 1706
319 years ago — 44 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Canada
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Led successful expeditions in North America
Established and governed Louisiana colonies
Conquered significant British territories
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