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When was John Irving born?

  • 8 February 1815

  • 12 March 1816

  • 5 April 1817

  • 20 January 1814

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John Irving was born on February 8, 1815. He was a Scottish-born Canadian fur trader and explorer who played a significant role in the development of the fur trade in the Canadian West. Irving established several trading posts in the Rocky Mountains and was instrumental in opening up the region to European settlement. He also served as a guide and interpreter for several expeditions, including the Palliser Expedition of 1857-1859.
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