Jean Baptiste Brevelle II

Jean Baptiste Brevelle II
Born1730
Native American village on the frontier of French Louisiana, United States
Died1806 (1807)
Isle Brevelle, Natchitoches Parish, French Louisiana
Other namesJean Baptiste Brevel II,
Jean Baptiste Brevel, Jr.
Occupations
Years active1745-1804
Known forExploring the Continental divide of the Americas and establishing Isle Brevelle, the birthplace of Louisiana Creole culture
Spouse
Marie Francoise Poissot
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(m. 1760; died 1800)​
Children4 sons and 9 daughters
Parents
FamilyBrevelle Family

Jean Baptiste Brevelle II (French: Jean Baptiste Brevel II) was a French and Native American explorer, translator and soldier of the militia at Fort St. Jean Baptiste des Natchitoches in present-day Natchitoches, Louisiana and Le Poste des Cadodaquious in Texas.[1]

  1. ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Le Poste des Cadodaquious". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2 April 2024.