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Wisconsin was discovered by Jean Nicolet in 1634, while looking for the Northwest Passage to China.

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What year was Wisconsin discovered?

French explorer Jacques Marquette found Wisconsin in 1673, and Wisconsin was made a state in 1848.


When did Jean Nicolet discover Wisconsin?

Jean Nicollet was a French explorer, and he was the first European to go through the Great Lakes and discover what is now called Wisconsin. He discovered Wisconsin in 1954.


Who was the first person discovered Wisconsin?

The first explorer was Jean Nicolet but there were many Native Americans living there long before that.


Who and when discovered Wisconsin?

There were native Americans in Wisconsin for about 10,000 years. The earliest people were the Oneota. These people eventually became the Sauk, Fox, Chippewa, Potawatomi, and Ho-Chunk (Winnebago). French explorer, Jean Nicolet, did not come to Wisconsin until 1634.


For what or whom is the nicolet forest in Wisconsin named?

The Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin is named for the French explorer Jean Nicolet, who first 'discovered' Wisconsin when searching for the Northwest Passage by crossing Lake Michigan in the early 1600's.


Who is the french explorer who came to Wisconsin and Winnebago Indians called him the wonderful man?

name the french explorer who was the first to come to wisconsin


When was Wisconsin discovered?

It wasn't discovered because it all ready was there.


Who discovered Wisconsin?

Jean Nicolet


Which spanish explorer discovered south of Chile in 1529?

Magellan was the Spanish explorer who discovered South of Chile in 1529.


Which South American explorer discovered Australia?

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What did Jean Nicolet do?

discovered wisconsin in 1634


Who was the first white man in Wisconsin?

Jean Nicolet was a French explorer who was the first white man in Wisconsin.