Jean Baptiste Brevelle II | |
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Born | 1730 |
Died | 1806 Isle Brevelle, Natchitoches Parish, French Louisiana |
Other names | Jean Baptiste Brevel II, Jean Baptiste Brevel, Jr. |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1745-1804 |
Known for | Exploring the Continental divide of the Americas and establishing Isle Brevelle, the birthplace of Louisiana Creole culture |
Spouse |
Marie Francoise Poissot
(m. 1760; died 1800) |
Children | 4 sons and 9 daughters |
Parents |
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Family | Brevelle 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]