Joe Juneau (prospector)

Joseph Juneau (French: [ʒɔzɛf ʒyno]; May 28, 1836–March 1, 1899) was a French Canadian miner and prospector known for co-founding, with Richard Harris, the city of Juneau, Alaska, United States. The city has been the political capital of Alaska since 1900.

This article is about the prospector and co-founder of Juneau, Alaska. For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Joé Juneau.
Joe Juneau
Born28 May, 1836
Saint-Paul-l'Ermite, Lower Canada (present day Repentigny)
Died1 March, 1899 (aged 62)
Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
Resting place Evergreen Cemetery
OccupationMiner • Prospector
Known forCo-founding of Juneau, Alaska
SpouseDelphine Juneau
Children8
RelativesSolomon Juneau (cousin)


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