Antoine Le Claire
Antoine Le Claire | |
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A portrait of Le Claire derived from an oil painting | |
| Born | December 15, 1797 |
| Died | September 25, 1861 (aged 63) |
| Occupation(s) | Interpreter, merchant |
| Known for | Founding Davenport, Iowa |
| Spouse |
Marguerite Lepage (m. 1820) |
| Children | Informally adopted nephew Louis Le Claire |
| Parent | François LeClaire |
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Antoine Le Claire (also LeClaire; December 15, 1797 – September 25, 1861) was an American military interpreter, businessman, philanthropist, and principal founder of Davenport, Iowa.