Pierre-Esprit Radisson

French-Canadian explorer and fur trader who, with Médard des Groseilliers, sparked English backing for the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1670. His routes, alliances, and commercial savvy helped create Canada’s first great trading corporation.

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Originally posted 2025-10-08 14:28:37.