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Trista July 9, 2025 9 min

12. Jean Baptiste Point du Sable (United States)

jean baptiste point du sable andreas 1884 — Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. There are no known portaits of Point du Sable made during his lifetime. This depiction is taken from A.T. Andreas 1884 book *History of Chicago*. Source: Wikipedia

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, widely acknowledged as the founder of Chicago, was born to a Frenchman and an African woman from Saint-Domingue. His remarkable achievements as a trader and settlement leader underscore the significant, yet often overlooked, impact of mixed-race pioneers in shaping early American history. Du Sable’s legacy endures in the city he helped establish and in the broader narrative of American diversity. Read about Du Sable

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12. Jean Baptiste Point du Sable (United States)

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