| Birth: | 1592 | | Death: | Jun., 1633 | 
French Explorer. Born probably in Champigny-sur-Marne, France, he was an early French explorer, friend of the Jesuits, interpreter of the Huron language, a confidant of Samuel de Champlain, and one of the first white man to make his way into Huron country and Pennsylvania. He was also the first to see Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, and Lake Erie. Known as "coureur des bois" or (runner of the woods), Brule was an outdoorsman turned explorer, when he travelled to New France in 1608. Two years later, Brule became a scout for explorer Samuel de Champlain, and was sent to live with and learn the ways of the Huron Indians. As a scout for Champlain, Brule travelled to far away lands that would someday become known as Quebec, Ontario, Michigan, Chesapeake Bay, and Duluth, Minnesota. On his return trip to Quebec, Brule was captured and tortured by the Iroquois Indians, but was later freed. After returning to Quebec, Brule's image was tarnished when Champlain and the Jesuits spoke out against his adoption of Huron customs, and his association with fur traders. During the 1620s, Brule left Quebec and again went to live with the Huron Indians. In 1629, Brule helped the English in the capture of Champlain at Quebec City. Although he was successful in capturing his former friend, Brule was seriously injured during the battle and left for dead. He was captured by the Iroquois Indians, but later escaped. On his return to the Huron Indians, he told them of his exploits but he was seen as a traitor. In June of 1633, Brule was killed by the Hurons, and his corpse was eaten. (bio by: K)
Search Amazon for Etienne Brule | | | Burial:
Body lost or destroyed
Specifically: His corpse was eaten by the Huron Indians |
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Record added: Dec 01, 2006
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