Peter Skene Ogden
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Peter Skene Ogden (alternately Skeene, Skein, or Skeen; baptised 12 February 1790 – 27 September 1854[1]) was a British-Canadian fur trader and an early explorer of what is now British Columbia and the Western United States. During his many expeditions, he explored parts of Oregon, Washington, Nevada, California, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. Despite early confrontations with the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) while working for the North West Company, he later became a senior official in the operations of the HBC's Columbia Department, serving as manager of Fort Simpson and similar posts.
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Peter Skene Ogden | |
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Born | c. 1790[1][2][3] |
Died | 27 September 1854(1854-09-27) (aged 63–64)[1][2] Oregon City, Oregon Territory, U.S. |
Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery, Oregon City, Oregon 45°20′28″N 122°35′25″W |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Fur trader, explorer |
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Known for | Exploring the western United States |
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