Jean Amiot
- 1648
Generation: 1
1. Jean Amiot was born in in France; died on 28 May 1648 in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 10 Jun 1648 in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Quebec, Quebec, Canada; donne of the Jesuits
- Occupation: interpreter
- _UID: 4B4354D1D08A461482BB59E28FF822C149C6
- Residence: 1645, Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
- Death: 28 May 1648, Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Notes:
Occupation:
Jean was sent out to the lands of the Hurons and learned their language. He was held in esteem and they called him Antaiok.
Death:
While crossing the Saint-Lawrence, Jean and Francois Margerie's canoe capsized and both men drowned. Witness said a storm rose suddenly. Jean's body was found on 10 June near Sillery and he was buried there.