He was known for sailing in 1679 with LaSalle from Canada through the Great Lakes aboard Le Griffon to explore the unknown west, including Minnesota.
Father Louis Hennepin died at the age of 79 years old at 1705 in Rome.
Louis Hennepin died in 1705.
Louis Hennepin was born on May 12, 1626.
Louis Hennepin was born on May 12, 1626.
Father Louis Hennepin (1626-1705) was a catholic priest, born in Ath, Belgium. Very little is know of his childhood or early adulthood, but he had at least two sisters. Because he was a priest, he had no wife or children. See related links to read more about Father Hennepin.
Father Hennepin State Park was created in 1941.
He was a Missionary.
Louis Hennepin, a French explorer, is known for discovering Niagara Falls in 1678 during his exploration of the Great Lakes region. He also published an account of his travels in "Description de la Louisiane" in 1683, which provided valuable information about the geography and indigenous peoples of North America.
The "Father of the Modern Skyscraper" was Louis Sullivan.
The "Father of the Modern Skyscraper" was Louis Sullivan.
The "Father of the Modern Skyscraper" was Louis Sullivan.
There are a great many cities in Hennepin County, the most well known being Minneapolis. Others include Bloomington, Greenwood, Long Lake, Plymouth and Shorewood. For a complete list please visit the Hennepin US website.