Simon Fraser
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Summary
Simon Fraser is a human[1]. Born in Bennington[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1776[3]. He passed away in Cornwall[4]. He died on August 18, 1862[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], merchant[7], entrepreneur[8], and traveler[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (297 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Bennington[2].
- Simon Fraser died in Cornwall[4].
- Simon Fraser was born on May 20, 1776[3].
- Simon Fraser died on August 18, 1862[5].
- Simon Fraser's father was Simon Fraser[11].
- Simon Fraser's mother was Isabella Grant[12].
- Simon Fraser held citizenship in Canada[13].
- Simon Fraser worked as an explorer[6].
- Simon Fraser's professions included merchant[7].
- Simon Fraser worked as an entrepreneur[8].
- Simon Fraser's professions included traveler[9].
- Simon Fraser's field of work was fur trade[14].
- Simon Fraser's field of work was management[15].
- Simon Fraser's field of work was exploration[16].
- Simon Fraser received the Person of National Historic Significance[17].
- Simon Fraser is recorded as male[18].
- Simon Fraser's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Simon Fraser's Commons category is recorded as Simon Fraser (explorer)[20].
- Simon Fraser's family name is recorded as Fraser[21].
- Simon Fraser's given name is recorded as Simon[22].
- Simon Fraser's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
- Simon Fraser's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Simon Fraser'}[24].
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Origins and Family
Simon Fraser was born in Bennington[2]. He was born on May 20, 1776[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Isabella Grant[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], merchant[7], entrepreneur[8], and traveler[9]. Fields of work include fur trade[14], a field of work[25]; management[15], a type of process[26]; and exploration[16].
Recognition
Simon Fraser received the Person of National Historic Significance[17].
Death and Burial
Simon Fraser died on August 18, 1862[5]. He died in Cornwall[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Simon Fraser include Simon Fraser University[27], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1965[30], headquartered in Simon Fraser University[31] and Fraser River[32], a river[33], in Canada[34].
Why It Matters
Simon Fraser ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (297 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for him include Simon Fraser University[27], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1965[30], headquartered in Simon Fraser University[31] and Fraser River[32], a river[33], in Canada[34].
FAQs
Where was Simon Fraser born?
Simon Fraser's place of birth was Bennington[2].
Where did Simon Fraser die?
Simon Fraser passed away in Cornwall[4].
Who were Simon Fraser's parents?
Simon Fraser's father was Simon Fraser[11]. Simon Fraser's mother was Isabella Grant[12].
What did Simon Fraser do for work?
Simon Fraser worked as explorer[6], merchant[7], entrepreneur[8], and traveler[9].
What awards did Simon Fraser receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[17].