Fidler, Peter, 1769-1822

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Born August 16, 1769 in Bolsover, England, Peter Fidler was a fur trader, surveyor, explorer and cartographer. In April 1788, he joined the Hudson's Bay Company as a labourer and reached York Factory in Manitoba later that year. He was soon promoted from labourer to post journal writer. Throughout his long and remarkable career, Fidler was a serious, dedicated and loyal servant of the HBC. His meticulous post journals, personal notebooks, and journey accounts reflect his zeal for writing and education. He died in 1822.

From the description of Peter Fidler Papers [manuscript]. 1791-1812. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225721364

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Birth 1769-08-16

Death 1822-12-17

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