Jean Baptiste Brevelle II
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.
Jean Baptiste Brevelle II | |
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| Born | 1730 Native American village on the frontier of French Louisiana, United States |
| Died | 1806 Isle Brevelle, Natchitoches Parish, French Louisiana |
| Other names | Jean Baptiste Brevel II, Jean Baptiste Brevel, Jr. |
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| 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 |
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| Family | Brevelle Family |
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