Philippe-Thomas Chabert de Joncaire | |
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Born | c. 1707 |
Died | c. 1766 (aged 58–59) |
Occupation(s) | French army officer Iroquois interpreter |
Known for | Establishment of Fort Machault |
Father | Louis-Thomas Chabert de Joncaire |
Relatives | Daniel-Marie Chabert de Joncaire de Clausonne (brother) |
Philippe-Thomas Chabert de Joncaire (c. 1707 – c. 1766), also known as Nitachinon by the Iroquois,[1] was a French army officer and interpreter in New France who established Fort Machault in the 18th century. During his career, he largely served as a diplomat with the indigenous nations rather than as a soldier.[1]