Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville 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. Wikipedia
Born: July 16, 1661, Ville-Marie, Montreal, Canada
Died: July 9, 1706 (age 44 years), Havana, Cuba
Nationality: French
Siblings: Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville
Awards: Order of Saint Louis
Years of service: 1686–1706
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