Antoine Le Claire
Antoine Le Claire (also "LeClaire"; December 15, 1797 – September 25, 1861) was a US Army interpreter, landowner in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, businessman, philanthropist and principal founder of Davenport, Iowa.
Antoine Le Claire | |
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| Born | December 15, 1797 St. Joseph, Michigan |
| Died | September 25, 1861 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | U.S. Army Interpreter/Merchant |
| Known for | Founding Davenport, Iowa |
| Spouse | Marguerite Lepage |
| Children | Informally adopted nephew Louis Le Claire |
| Parent | François LeClaire |
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