William Morrison | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:William_Morrison.jpg) Morrison, circa 1865 | |
| Born | March 7, 1785 |
| Died | August 7, 1866 (aged 81) Sorel, Quebec |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Fur trader |
| Years active | 1804–1826 |
| Relatives | Allan Morrison (brother) |
William Morrison (March 7, 1785 – August 7, 1866) was a Canadian fur trader and explorer who established numerous trading posts throughout Minnesota and is claimed to have been the first white person to discover Lake Itasca in 1804.
Morrison County, Minnesota is named after him and his brother, Allan.