Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville

Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville (February 23, 1680 – March 7, 1767) was a colonizer and governor of Louisiana. He was a younger brother of explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. He is also known as Sieur de Bienville.

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February 23 - 1680 - March 7 - 1767 - Louisiana - Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville

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Bienville is known as the founder of New Orleans, Louisiana. He chose to build the city in a crescent shaped bend in the Mississippi River. This is modern site of the French Quarter (Vieux Carre).

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New Orleans - Louisiana - Mississippi River - French Quarter - Vieux Carre

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