Joseph Nicollet

Explorer

Birthday July 24, 1786

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Cluses, France

DEATH DATE Sep 11, 1843 (57)

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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.