Médard des Groseilliers
Co-Founder of Hudson's Bay Company
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Médard Chouart des Groseilliers was a French explorer and fur trader in Canada. He is often paired with his brother-in-law Pierre-Esprit Radisson, who was about 20 years younger. The pair worked together in fur trading and exploration. Wikipedia
Born: July 31, 1618, Charly-sur-Marne, France
Died: 1696 (age 78 years)
Nationality: Canadian and French
Organization founded: Hudson's Bay Company