Duluth, Daniel Greysolon, Sieur << doo loot, dahn yehl grehs aw lohn, syur >> (1636-1710), was a French explorer for whom Duluth, Minnesota, was named. His name is also spelled Du Lhut. Duluth moved to Canada about 1674, and decided to explore the West. He set out for Lake Superior in 1678, but he had to make peace between the Native American Chippewa and Sioux people before he could work in that area. He negotiated with the Sioux near the site of the present city of Duluth. He claimed the area for King Louis XIV of France. Duluth later explored near the headwaters of the Mississippi River.
Duluth was born Daniel Greysolon in St. Germain-en-Laye, France. He was a cousin of Henri de Tonty, who was an explorer and companion of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle.
