Man with a mission.(Jacques Marquette )(Biography)

Michigan History for Kids Magazine | September 22, 2001 | Copyright

Father Jacques Marquette spent only nine years in New France. Yet, he was one of the most important French explorers of his time.

Born in France and trained as a priest, the 29-year-old Marquette came to America to teach Native Americans about Catholicism. After learning several Native American languages, Marquette established a mission among the Ojibway (Chippewa) at Sault Ste. Marie in 1668.

Three years later, Marquette started a mission at the Straits of Mackinac. He named it St. Ignace.

While Marquette was at Sault Ste. Marie he met Louis ...

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