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Simon McTavish | |
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| Born | ca. 1750 |
| Died | 6 July 1804 (aged 53–54) |
| Resting place | Golden Square Mile |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Citizenship | British |
| Occupation | Chief partner of the North West Company |
| Successor | His nephew, William McGillivray |
| Spouse | Marie-Marguerite Chaboillez |
Simon McTavish (c.1750 – 6 July 1804), of Montreal was a Scottish-born fur trader and the chief founding partner of the North West Company. He was a member of the Beaver Club and was known as the Marquis[1] for his pre-eminent position in the fur trade and his refined style of living.
Both McTavish Street and the McTavish Reservoir in Montreal are named for him. His home and monument in the Golden Square Mile were longstanding landmarks in Montreal.
Renowned for his generosity, when the Chief of the Clan MacTavish had fallen on hard times and was forced to sell their seat, Dunardry, McTavish bought it back for the clan and gave his eldest son employment in Montreal.