Pierre-Esprit Radisson

Pierre-Esprit Radisson

explorer Canada

Pierre-Esprit Radisson was a French-Canadian fur trader and explorer in the 17th century, renowned for his adventurous spirit and key role in the founding of the Hudson’s Bay Company. His ventures into the interior of North America and interactions with Indigenous peoples significantly influenced the fur trade and colonial expansion.

Born on Jan 01, 1636 (390 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,223
Power
1,576$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,223 $1,700,000 1,576$
Totals 1 38,005,238 35,223 $1,700,000 1,576$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Pierre Esprit Radisson is featured in the fictionalized account of the adventures of French explorers in the 1940 movie Hudson’s Bay. 5

The Globe and Mail: New round of auctions launched for Hudson’s Bay blankets and art

Canada Canada: Pierre-Esprit Radisson was one of the two roguish French-Canadian schemers and adventurers who played a key role in the founding of the Hudson’s Bay Company. 7

The Globe and Mail: Opinion: For centuries Hudson’s Bay faced death and survived. Can the company do so again?