Louis Hennepin

The Reverend
Louis Hennepin
OFM
Born
Antoine Hennepin

(1626-05-12)12 May 1626
Ath, Spanish Netherlands
Died5 December 1704(1704-12-05) (aged 78)
Rome, Papal States
Occupation(s)Priest, missionary
OrganizationFranciscan Récollets

Louis Hennepin, OFM (born Antoine Hennepin; French pronunciation: [lwi ɛnpɛ̃]; 12 May 1626 – 5 December 1704) was a Belgian Catholic priest and missionary best known for his activities in North America. A member of the Recollects, a minor branch of the Franciscans, he travelled to New France and proselytised to several Native American tribes.

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