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4 Jul 2024 · Jean-Baptiste le Moyne de Bienville, the man who suggested the site, was entrusted with the actual foundation of the city. Clearing of underbrush for the new city probably began in March 1718.
24 Jun 2024 · For the next two decades, he travelled with Iberville and his brother Jean Baptiste Le Moyne d'Bienville (known as Bienville) as they explored the region from Mobile Bay west to present-day Louisiana and into Spanish territory in what is now Texas.
3 Jul 2024 · This area was used by Native American tribes, particularly the Choctaw, for hunting and gathering long before European settlers arrived. The park’s history as a European settlement began in the early 18th century when French colonists, led by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, founded New Orleans in 1718.
12 Jun 2024 · Led by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, its construction marked a significant step in French fortification efforts. This site became central to interactions with native tribes and was a launching point for various expeditions.
22 Jun 2024 · New Orleans was originally claimed for the French Crown by explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in 1682. It was later founded by Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville in 1718. The French ruled over New Orleans for 40 years until 1762 when Spain gained ownership through the Treaty of Fontainebleau.
26 Jun 2024 · Founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city was under French rule, then ceded to Spain, and back to French control until Napoleon sold the city and the state of Louisiana to the United States for $15 million in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
2 Jul 2024 · New Orleans was founded in 1718 by the French Mississippi Company, led by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. Situated strategically along the Mississippi River, it quickly became a significant port, vital for trade and military purposes. In 1763, the city was ceded to Spain, but it retained much of its French character.
