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Louis-Armand de Lom d’Arce, baron de Lahontan: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Louis-Armand de Lom d’Arce, baron de La Hontan
Born June 9, 1666 ‱ Mont-de-Marsan ‱ France
Died 1715 (aged 48) ‱ Hannover ‱ Germany
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