Louis Hennepin

The Reverend Louis Hennepin OFM
Born	Antoine Hennepin (1626-05-12)12 May 1626 Ath, Spanish Netherlands
Died	5 December 1704(1704-12-05) (aged 78) Rome, Papal States
Occupation(s)	Priest, missionary
Organization	Franciscan Récollets

Louis Hennepin, OFM (born Antoine Hennepin; French pronunciation: [lwi ɛnpɛ̃]; 12 May 1626 – 5 December 1704) was a Belgian Catholic priest and missionary best known for his activities in North America. A member of the Recollects, a minor branch of the Franciscans, he travelled to New France and proselytised to several Native American tribes.