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'''Charles Michel de Langlade''' (9 May 1729 – After 26 July 1801)<ref>Dictionaire Généalogique Tanguay</ref> was a [[Great Lakes]] [[fur trade]]r and warrior of [[French Canadian]]<ref>Michillimakinac was in the Canadian ''Pays d'en haut''.
'''Charles Michel de Langlade''' (9 May 1729 – After 26 July 1801)<ref>Dictionaire Généalogique Tanguay</ref> ([[Odawa people|Ottawa]]) was a [[Great Lakes]] [[fur trade]]r and war chief of [[French Canadian]]<ref>Michillimakinac was in the Canadian ''Pays d'en haut''. Langlade was born at [[Fort Michilimackinac]], [[New France]] to an Ottawa mother and French-Canadian father. He grew up with his mother's people and identified as Ottawa.; he was of Canadian heritage</ref> and [[Odawa people|Ottawa]] heritage.


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He led First Nations forces in warfare in the region, at various times in alliance with the French, British and later Americans. Leading French and Indian forces, in 1752 he destroyed [[Pickawillany]], a [[Miami people|Miami]] village and British trading post in present-day Ohio. He helped defend [[Fort Duquesne]] (Pittsburgh) against the British in the [[Seven Years' War]]. He was named second in command at [[Fort Michilimackinac]] and a captain in the Indian Department of French Canada.
Langlade was born at [[Fort Michilimackinac]], [[New France]]; he was of Canadian heritage</ref> and [[Odawa people|Ottawa]] heritage.


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After the defeat of the French in North America, Langlade became allied with the British in the fur trade. He led Great Lakes Indians for them during the [[American Revolutionary War]], and against the rebel colonists and their Indian allies. At the end of the war, he retired to his home in present-day [[Green Bay, Wisconsin]]. Due to his having had a trading post at Green Bay since 1745,{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} he is called the "Father of Wisconsin."
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He led forces in warfare in the region for the French, British and Americans. Leading French and Indian forces, in 1752 he destroyed [[Pickawillany]], a [[Miami people|Miami]] village and British trading post in present-day Ohio. He helped defend [[Fort Duquesne]] against the British in the [[Seven Years' War]], when he was named second in command at [[Fort Michilimackinac]] and a captain in the Indian Department.

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After the defeat of the French in North America, Langlade became allied with the British and led Great Lakes Indians for them during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. At the end of the war, he retired to his home in present-day [[Green Bay, Wisconsin]]. Due to his trading post at Green Bay since 1745, he is called the "Father of Wisconsin."


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Charles de Langlade was born at [[Fort Michilimackinac]], [[New France]] to Domitilde,<ref>''Dictionaire Généalogique Tanguay''</ref> a sister of the [[Odawa people|Ottawa]] war chief [[Nissowaquet]], and [[Augustin Langlade]], a [[fur trader]]. The Ottawa were among the [[Anishinaabeg]] peoples, who inhabited areas around the Great Lakes. As a child, Langlade grew up with Ottawa as his first language and was educated in French by [[Jesuit]] [[missionaries]].
Charles de Langlade was born at [[Fort Michilimackinac]], [[New France]] to Domitilde,<ref>''Dictionaire Généalogique Tanguay''</ref> a sister of the [[Odawa people|Ottawa]] war chief [[Nissowaquet]], and [[Augustin Langlade]], a [[fur trader]]. The Ottawa were among the [[Anishinaabeg]] peoples, who inhabited areas around the Great Lakes. As a child, Langlade grew up with Ottawa as his first language and identified with his mother's people; he was also educated in French by [[Jesuit]] [[missionaries]].


==Career==
==Career==
In 1745, Charles Langlade and his father established a trading post at present-day [[Green Bay, Wisconsin]].
In 1745, Charles Langlade and his father established a trading post at present-day [[Green Bay, Wisconsin]].{{citation needed|date=August 2014}}


On 21 June 1752, Charles Langlade led the [[Raid on Pickawillany]], destroying the Miami village. The conflict contributed to the battles in North America of the [[French and Indian War]] (also known as the Seven Years' War, as it was part of the European conflict.) In 1755, he led a group from the [[Three Fires confederacy]] in the defense of [[Fort Duquesne]], where the French and Indians triumphed over the British [[Edward Braddock]] and [[George Washington]] at the [[Battle of the Monongahela]]. He also took part in the [[Siege of Fort William Henry]] and led a group of Ottawa warriors at the [[Battle of the Plains of Abraham]].
On 21 June 1752, Charles Langlade led the [[Raid on Pickawillany]], destroying the [[Miami people|Miami]] village. The conflict contributed to the battles in North America of the [[French and Indian War]] (also known as the Seven Years' War, as it was part of the European conflict.) In 1755, he led a group from the [[Three Fires confederacy]] in the defense of [[Fort Duquesne]] (later Pittsburgh), where the French and Indians triumphed over the British [[Edward Braddock]] and [[George Washington]] at the [[Battle of the Monongahela]]. He also took part in the [[Siege of Fort William Henry]] and led a group of Ottawa warriors at the [[Battle of the Plains of Abraham]] in the defense of Quebec.


In 1757, Langlade was made the second in command of the French forces at [[Fort Michilimackinac]]. Langlade surrendered the French forces at that fort to the British army in 1761. Langlade transferred his allegiance to Great Britain when the war ended in 1763. The following year he permanently moved to (present day) [[Green Bay, Wisconsin]].
In 1757, Langlade was made the second in command of the French forces at [[Fort Michilimackinac]]. Langlade surrendered the French forces at that fort to the British army in 1761. Following the war and victory of Great Britain, Langlade transferred his allegiance to that country after it took control of French areas. The following year he permanently moved to (present day) [[Green Bay, Wisconsin]].


During the [[American Revolutionary War]], Langlade led Great Lakes Indians as an ally of the British commanders in Canada, and was promoted to captain in the Indian Department. At the end of that war, Langlade returned to his home in at [[Green Bay, Wisconsin|Green Bay]], [[Northwest Territory]], where he resided until his death some time in the second half of 1801.
During the [[American Revolutionary War]], Langlade led Great Lakes Indians as an ally of the British commanders in Canada; he was promoted to captain in the Indian Department. At the end of that war, Langlade returned to his home at [[Green Bay, Wisconsin|Green Bay]], then considered to be in the United States' [[Northwest Territory]]. He resided there until his death some time in the second half of 1801.


==Legacy and honors==
==Legacy and honors==
*De Langlade is remembered as the "Father of Wisconsin".<ref name="Dictionary"/>
*Langlade is remembered as the "Father of Wisconsin".<ref name="Dictionary"/>


*[[Langlade County, Wisconsin]] is named after him.<ref name="Dictionary">[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=2266&keyword=langlade "Langlade, Charles Michel 1729 - 1801"], ''Dictionary of Wisconsin,'' Wisconsin Historical Society, accessed 26 March 2012</ref>
*[[Langlade County, Wisconsin]] is named after him.<ref name="Dictionary">[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=2266&keyword=langlade "Langlade, Charles Michel 1729 - 1801"], ''Dictionary of Wisconsin,'' Wisconsin Historical Society, accessed 26 March 2012</ref>

Revision as of 16:46, 30 August 2014

Charles Michel de Langlade (9 May 1729 – After 26 July 1801)[1] (Ottawa) was a Great Lakes fur trader and war chief of French Canadian[2] and Ottawa heritage.

He led First Nations forces in warfare in the region, at various times in alliance with the French, British and later Americans. Leading French and Indian forces, in 1752 he destroyed Pickawillany, a Miami village and British trading post in present-day Ohio. He helped defend Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh) against the British in the Seven Years' War. He was named second in command at Fort Michilimackinac and a captain in the Indian Department of French Canada.

After the defeat of the French in North America, Langlade became allied with the British in the fur trade. He led Great Lakes Indians for them during the American Revolutionary War, and against the rebel colonists and their Indian allies. At the end of the war, he retired to his home in present-day Green Bay, Wisconsin. Due to his having had a trading post at Green Bay since 1745,[citation needed] he is called the "Father of Wisconsin."

Early life and education

Charles de Langlade was born at Fort Michilimackinac, New France to Domitilde,[3] a sister of the Ottawa war chief Nissowaquet, and Augustin Langlade, a fur trader. The Ottawa were among the Anishinaabeg peoples, who inhabited areas around the Great Lakes. As a child, Langlade grew up with Ottawa as his first language and identified with his mother's people; he was also educated in French by Jesuit missionaries.

Career

In 1745, Charles Langlade and his father established a trading post at present-day Green Bay, Wisconsin.[citation needed]

On 21 June 1752, Charles Langlade led the Raid on Pickawillany, destroying the Miami village. The conflict contributed to the battles in North America of the French and Indian War (also known as the Seven Years' War, as it was part of the European conflict.) In 1755, he led a group from the Three Fires confederacy in the defense of Fort Duquesne (later Pittsburgh), where the French and Indians triumphed over the British Edward Braddock and George Washington at the Battle of the Monongahela. He also took part in the Siege of Fort William Henry and led a group of Ottawa warriors at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in the defense of Quebec.

In 1757, Langlade was made the second in command of the French forces at Fort Michilimackinac. Langlade surrendered the French forces at that fort to the British army in 1761. Following the war and victory of Great Britain, Langlade transferred his allegiance to that country after it took control of French areas. The following year he permanently moved to (present day) Green Bay, Wisconsin.

During the American Revolutionary War, Langlade led Great Lakes Indians as an ally of the British commanders in Canada; he was promoted to captain in the Indian Department. At the end of that war, Langlade returned to his home at Green Bay, then considered to be in the United States' Northwest Territory. He resided there until his death some time in the second half of 1801.

Legacy and honors

  • Langlade is remembered as the "Father of Wisconsin".[4]

Notes

  1. ^ Dictionaire Généalogique Tanguay
  2. ^ Michillimakinac was in the Canadian Pays d'en haut. Langlade was born at Fort Michilimackinac, New France to an Ottawa mother and French-Canadian father. He grew up with his mother's people and identified as Ottawa.; he was of Canadian heritage
  3. ^ Dictionaire Généalogique Tanguay
  4. ^ a b "Langlade, Charles Michel 1729 - 1801", Dictionary of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Historical Society, accessed 26 March 2012

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