Louis Joliet, along with Jacques Marquette, explored the Mississippi River in 1673. During the expedition, they discovered and mapped parts of the river, including the areas of present-day Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. They were among the first Europeans to explore this region and gather information about the Native American tribes living there.
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet hoped to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean while exploring the Mississippi River in the 17th century. They were searching for a quicker trade route to Asia.
Louis Joliet was not considered rich but he was financially comfortable as he was a successful fur trader, explorer, and cartographer in New France. He was able to fund his expeditions and make a living from his ventures.
Yes, Joliet and Marquette were French explorers. They are best known for their expedition in 1673 where they explored the Mississippi River, becoming the first Europeans to map and explore the region.
Louis Jolliet's expedition in 1673 was commissioned by the French government to search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean. He was also tasked with exploring and mapping the Mississippi River and its surrounding areas. Jolliet's expedition laid the groundwork for the French to expand their fur trade and establish control over the region.
Louis Jolliet was looking for a potential water route to the Pacific Ocean for the French fur trade industry. In 1673, he and Jacques Marquette explored the Mississippi River and believed it might lead to the Pacific, although they later realized it drained into the Gulf of Mexico.
== == There was no one who gave financial services to Louis Joliet on his expedition. Though Jean Talon persuaded Governor Frontenac to approve it.
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Jean Baptist Talon, the French lieutenant governor.
Louis Joliet was born in 1645 near Quebec, Canada to Marie d'Abancourt and John Joliet. He was an explorer who along with Jacques Marquette went on an expedition along the Mississippi River in 1673.
they found the Mississippi river for there country
he was trying to find his husband
Louis Joliet had 4 voyages.
louis joliet had only one kid named JEAN BAPTISTE JOLIET
Louis Joliet was born on September 21, 1645.
Louis Joliet was born on September 21, 1645.
Westfield Louis Joliet was created in 1978.
In 1673 Marquette and Joliet's expedition began and Illinois was discovered.