Pierre Falcon

Not to be confused with Pierre Falcone.

Pierre Falcon
Born4 June 1793
Somerset House
Died21 October 1876(1876-10-21) (aged 83)
Saint-François-Xavier
Occupationsfur trader, farmer, magistrate
Known forcomposed La Chanson de la Grenouillère

Pierre Falcon (sometimes referred to as Pierriche, meaning 'Pierre the rhymer'; 4 June 1793 – 21 October 1876) was a Métis fur trader and pioneer living in what is today known as Manitoba. He was also a well known composer and singer.

Falcon Lake located in the Whiteshell Provincial Park in south-eastern Manitoba was named after Pierre Falcon.

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