Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville

French soldier, ship captain, explorer, and founder of Louisiana (1661-1706)
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Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville

Summary

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville is a human[1]. He was born in Montreal[2]. He was born on July 16, 1661[3]. He passed away in Havana[4]. He died on July 9, 1706[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], Officer of the French Navy[7], wholesaler[8], inventor[9], and privateer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's place of birth was Montreal[2].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville died in Havana[4].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville was born on July 16, 1661[3].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville was born on January 1, 1661[12].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville died on July 9, 1706[5].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville died on January 1, 1706[13].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's father was Charles le Moyne de Longueuil et de Châteauguay[14].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's mother was Catherine Thierry[15].
  • Among Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's spouses was Marie Thérèse Paulette Pollet de La Combe[16].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville held citizenship in France[17].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville worked as an explorer[6].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's professions included Officer of the French Navy[7].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville worked as a wholesaler[8].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville worked as an inventor[9].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's professions included privateer[10].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's professions included pirate[18].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's field of work was maritime trade[19].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's field of work was marine transportation[20].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's field of work was colonization[21].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's field of work was exploration[22].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville held the position of governor of French Louisiana[23].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville received the Order of Saint Louis[24].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville received the Person of National Historic Significance[25].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville is recorded as male[26].
  • Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville was born in Montreal[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 16, 1661[3] and January 1, 1661[12]. His father was Charles le Moyne de Longueuil et de Châteauguay[14]. His mother was Catherine Thierry[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], Officer of the French Navy[7], wholesaler[8], inventor[9], privateer[10], and pirate[18]. Fields of work include maritime trade[19]; marine transportation[20]; colonization[21], an activity[28]; and exploration[22]. Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville held the position of governor of French Louisiana[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Louis[24], an order[29], in France[30], founded in 1693[31] and Person of National Historic Significance[25], an award[32], in Canada[33].

Personal Life

Among Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's spouses was Marie Thérèse Paulette Pollet de La Combe[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 9, 1706[5] and January 1, 1706[13]. Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville passed away in Havana[4]. The cause of death was yellow fever[34].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville include Iberville Parish[35], a parish of Louisiana[36], in United States[37], founded in 1805[38].

Why It Matters

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Iberville Parish[35], a parish of Louisiana[36], in United States[37], founded in 1805[38].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville born?

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's place of birth was Montreal[2].

Where did Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville die?

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville died in Havana[4].

Who were Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's parents?

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's father was Charles le Moyne de Longueuil et de Châteauguay[14]. Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's mother was Catherine Thierry[15].

Who was Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville married to?

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's spouses include Marie Thérèse Paulette Pollet de La Combe[16].

What did Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville do for work?

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville worked as explorer[6], Officer of the French Navy[7], wholesaler[8], inventor[9], and privateer[10].

What awards did Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Louis[24] and Person of National Historic Significance[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [34] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Pierre
    Sex or gender male
    Award received Order of Saint Louis, Person of National Historic Significance
    Cause of death yellow fever
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