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Madam La Compt.
American frontierswoman of French descent (1734 - 1843), mediated between settlers and Native American tribes in Illinois
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About Madam La Compt
Madam La Compt is a legendary figure in the Pioneer History of Illinois written by John Reynolds (1788–1865). The book tells the stories of the early settlers of Illinois, based on Reynolds' own memories. Reynolds claims to have known La Compt for 30 years, but his La Compt is semi-fictional, a composite of the lives of three women — a daughter, mother, and grandmother — one of whom was "Mme. Le Comte".
Everything about Madam La Compt →- Born
- 1734
- Died
- 1843