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Historical Essay

Duluth [Dulhut], Daniel Greysolon Sieur (1639-1710)

Explorer and Trader
Biography of Daniel Greysolon Sieur Duluth who helped protect the Wisconsin area against raids of the Iroquois.
Historical Essay

Nicolet, Jean 1598-1642

French Explorer
Biography of French explorer Jean Nicolet, believed to be the first European to see Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Groseilliers, Medard Chouart, Sieur Des (1618-1696)

Fur Trader and Explorer
Brief biography of Médard Chouart des Groseilliers who was a fur trader and explorer.

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