Joe Juneau (prospector)
French-Canadian gold prospector and co-founder of Juneau, Alaska / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Juneau (French: [ʒɔzɛf 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.
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This article is about the prospector and co-founder of Juneau, Alaska. For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Joé Juneau.
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Joe Juneau | |
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Born | 28 May, 1836 Saint-Paul-l'Ermite, Lower Canada
(present day Repentigny) |
Died | 1 March, 1899 (aged 62) |
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery |
Occupation | Miner • Prospector |
Known for | Co-founding of Juneau, Alaska |
Spouse | Delphine Juneau |
Children | 8 |
Relatives | Solomon Juneau (cousin) |
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