He was a Missionary.
Louis Hennepin died in 1705.
Louis Hennepin was born on May 12, 1626.
Louis Hennepin was born on May 12, 1626.
Father Louis Hennepin died at the age of 79 years old at 1705 in Rome.
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.
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.
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Hennepin Technical College was created in 1972.
Hennepin Island tunnel was created in 1869.
Hennepin Center for the Arts was created in 1888.
Hennepin Avenue Bridge was created in 1876.
St. Louis County is the largest county in Minnesota.