Pere Jacques Marquette

Definitions of Pere Jacques Marquette
  1. noun
    French missionary who accompanied Louis Joliet in exploring the upper Mississippi River valley (1637-1675)
    synonyms: Jacques Marquette, Marquette
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    missionary, missioner
    someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country
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