Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac
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Summary
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac was born on March 5, 1658[1], in Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave[2]. He died on October 16, 1730[3], in Castelsarrasin[4]. He worked as an explorer[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,292 views/month, #6,979 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Castelsarrasin[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[9]
- Position held: governor of French Louisiana[10]
- Award received: Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[11]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Military branch: French Royal Navy[14]
- Commons category: Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac[15]
- Family name: de Lamothe[16], Cadillac[17]
- Given name: Antoine[18]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[20]
- Birth name: Antoine Laumet[21]
- Name in native language: Antoine de Lamothe-Cadillac[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac include Cadillac[23], a car brand[24], in United States[25], founded in 1902[26], headquartered in Detroit[27].
Why It Matters
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for him include Cadillac[23], a car brand[24], in United States[25], founded in 1902[26], headquartered in Detroit[27].
FAQs
Where was Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac born?
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac was born in Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave[2].
Where did Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac die?
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac passed away in Castelsarrasin[4].
What did Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac do for work?
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac worked as an explorer[5] and military personnel[6].
What awards did Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[11].