Pierre
Esprit Radisson
Radisson’s historical significance is huge,
together Radisson and Médard Des Groseilliers
built the Hudson’s Bay Company and effectively began the fur trade.
Radisson is of French background. Although the
place of birth is not 100% sure, archeologist suggest he was likely born
1636-1640 in either Avigon or Paris. He died in 1710 in London England.
Radisson’s biggest challenge was the fact the
French crown refused to fund their expedition forcing him and Des Groseilliers
to go to the British to fund their expedition. Their plan was a success they
received a charter by King Charles 2 of England and their expedition paid by
Prince Rupert of Rhine.
Although Radisson never made it to North
America. Des Groseilliers made it to the Hudson’s Bay and later all land
draining into the Hudson’s Bay was officially named Rupert’s Land and thus the
HBC was born giving the company a monopoly.
So in short Radisson and Des Groseilliers are
one of the most important explorers, their actions built what we call Canada,
opening the way for rest of the explorers to come in and map most of Canada.
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