Louis Hennepin | |
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| Born | Antoine Hennepin 12 May 1626 |
| Died | 5 December 1704 (aged 78) |
| Occupation(s) | Priest, missionary |
| Organization | Franciscan Récollets |
Louis Hennepin, OFM (born Antoine Hennepin; French pronunciation: [lwi ɛnpɛ̃]; 12 May 1626 – 5 December 1704) was a Belgian Catholic priest and missionary best known for his activities in North America. A member of the Recollects, a minor branch of the Franciscans, he travelled to New France and proselytised to several Native American tribes.