Simon Fraser

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…
• 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].