Peter Pond | |
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Born | January 18, 1739 |
Died | 1807 Milford, Connecticut | (aged 67–68)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Explorer, cartographer, merchant soldier |
Peter Pond (January 18, 1739 – 1807) was an American explorer, cartographer, merchant and soldier who was a founding member of the North West Company and the Beaver Club. Though he was born and died in Milford, Connecticut, most of his life was spent in northwestern North America, on the upper Mississippi and in western Canada.