Jean Nicolet was a French explorer who was the first white man in Wisconsin.
Jean Nicolet
Wisconsin's founder is Jean Nicolet of France
The Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin is named for the French explorer Jean Nicolet, who first 'discovered' Wisconsin when searching for the Northwest Passage by crossing Lake Michigan in the early 1600's.
discovered wisconsin in 1634
Jean Nicolet goal was to find a Asia route
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It is believed that Jean Nicolet was the first European to enter Wisconsin.
Nicolet and Chequamegon.
Jean Nicolet founded what became the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was a French explorer and fur trader.
Jean Nicolet was the first French explorer and Pere Marquette and Joliet were also explorers.