About
French explorer of the upper Mississippi who recorded its landscape and native cultures.
Before Fame
Showing an early aptitude for mathematics, he began teaching at age 19.
Trivia
His collection of maps from his three expeditions used native names for regions and landmarks.
Family Life
He grew up around Cluses in Savoy, France.
Associated With
He was guided by Zebulon Pike 's maps in his explorations while making many corrections to them.
