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Jean Baptiste Beaubien
American fur-trader (1787–1863) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jean Baptiste Beaubien (September 5, 1787 - January 5, 1864),[1] a multi-lingual fur-trader born in Detroit, Michigan, became an early resident of what became Chicago, Illinois, as well as an early civic and militia leader in Cook County, Illinois during the Black Hawk War, before moving to Du Page County, Illinois in his final years.[2][3][4]
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Born | (1787-09-05)September 5, 1787 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | January 5, 1864(1864-01-05) (aged 76) Naperville, Illinois, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Illinois Militia |
Rank | Captain, Colonel, Brigadier General |
Known for | Early Chicago leader |
Battles/wars | Blackhawk War |
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