Pierre Falcon | |
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| Born | 4 June 1793 |
| Died | 21 October 1876 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Metis |
| Occupation(s) | fur trader, farmer, magistrate |
| Known for | composed La Chanson de la Grenouillère |
Pierre Falcon (sometimes referred to as Pierriche, meaning 'Pierre the rhymer'; 4 June 1793 – 21 October 1876) was a Métis fur trader and pioneer living in what is today known as Manitoba. He was also a well known composer and singer.
Falcon Lake located in the Whiteshell Provincial Park in south-eastern Manitoba was named after Pierre Falcon.[1]