Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Pierre-Esprit Radisson (1636–1710) was a French fur trader and explorer. He is often linked to his brother-in-law Médard des Groseilliers, who was about 20 years older. The decision of Radisson and Groseilliers to enter the English service led to the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company. Born near Avignon in 1636 or possibly 1640, he came to New France at an early age in the year 1651. While out duck-hunting (probably in 1651) he was captured by the Mohawks but was adopted by his captors.. }
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- Pierre-Esprit_Radisson comment "Pierre-Esprit Radisson (1636–1710) was a French fur trader and explorer. He is often linked to his brother-in-law Médard des Groseilliers, who was about 20 years older. The decision of Radisson and Groseilliers to enter the English service led to the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company. Born near Avignon in 1636 or possibly 1640, he came to New France at an early age in the year 1651. While out duck-hunting (probably in 1651) he was captured by the Mohawks but was adopted by his captors.".