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Father Pierre Jean DeSmet
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| A Belgian missionary born in 1801, Father Pierre Jean DeSmet was one of the first Catholic priests to stay among the native tribes. In 1840, Father DeSmet arrived at Green River and met with members of the Blackfoot nation near Yellowstone. DeSmet stayed in the region for years, working with the native tribes. In 1858, he helped negotiate peace treaties with various tribes. Black Robe, as the Native Americans called him, had a genuine concern for their welfare and they, in turn, trusted him. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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