Antoine Le Claire

Antoine Le Claire
A portrait of Le Claire derived from an oil painting
Born(1797-12-15)December 15, 1797
DiedSeptember 25, 1861(1861-09-25) (aged 63)
Occupation(s)Interpreter, merchant
Known forFounding Davenport, Iowa
Spouse
Marguerite Lepage
(m. 1820)
ChildrenInformally adopted nephew Louis Le Claire
ParentFrançois LeClaire
Signature
Cursive signature in ink

Antoine Le Claire (also LeClaire; December 15, 1797 – September 25, 1861) was an American military interpreter, businessman, philanthropist, and principal founder of Davenport, Iowa.


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