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- Antoine Laumet de la Mothe Cadillac - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
Antoine Laumet de la Mothe Cadillac was the founder of Detroit, now in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city of Cadillac in Michigan and Cadillac Mountain in Maine are named after him. His name also was given to the Cadillac brand of cars.
- Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
(1658-1730). The French soldier, explorer, and colonial administrator Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac is a controversial figure. Some historians have celebrated him for his founding of Detroit. Others, however, have denounced him as a self-serving scoundrel.