Joe Juneau (prospector)
Joe Juneau | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 May, 1836 Saint-Paul-l'Ermite, Lower Canada
(present day Repentigny) |
| Died | 1 March, 1899 (aged 62) |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Miner, prospector |
| Known for | Co-founding of Juneau, Alaska |
| Spouse | Delphine Juneau |
| Children | 8 |
| Relatives | Solomon Juneau (cousin) |
Joseph Juneau (French: [ʒozɛf ʒyno]; May 28, 1836 – March 1, 1899) was a French Canadian miner and prospector known for co-founding, with Richard Harris, the city of Juneau, Alaska, United States. The city has been the political capital of Alaska since 1900.