Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
Pierre Le Moyne Sieur d’Iberville | |
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| Born | 16 July 1661 |
| Died | 9 July 1706 (aged 44) |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
| Branch | French Navy |
| Service years | 1686–1706 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | The Pélican |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Order of Saint Louis |
| Spouse | Marie-Thérèse Pollet |
| Children | 5 |
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Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville (16 July 1661 – 9 July 1706) or Sieur d'Iberville was a French soldier, explorer, colonial administrator, and trader. He is noted for founding the colony of Louisiana in New France. He was born in Montreal to French colonist parents.