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Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
Early founder of Chicago (died 1818)
Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable | |
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There are no known portraits of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable made during his lifetime.[1] This depiction is taken from A. T. Andreas' book History of Chicago (1884).[2] | |
| Born | before 1750 |
| Died | (1818-08-28)August 28, 1818 St. Charles, Missouri Territory, U.S. |
| Nationality | unknown; traditionally stated to be Haitian (Saint-Dominguen), from the French colony of Saint-Domingue |
| Other names | Point de Sable, Point au Sable, Point Sable, Pointe DuSable |
| Occupation | Trader |
| Known for | Founder of Chicago |
| Spouse | Kitihawa (also known as Catherine) |
| Children | 2 |
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable (French pronunciation:[ʒɑ̃batistpwɛ̃dysɑbl]; also spelled Point de Sable, Point au Sable, Point Sable, Pointe DuSable, or Pointe du Sable;[n 1] before 1750[n 2] – August 28, 1818) is regarded as the firs