Sir Alexander Mackenzie | |
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Born | c. 1764 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland |
Died | 12 March 1820 (aged 55–56) Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland |
Occupation(s) | Explorer, fur trader |
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Spouse |
Geddes Mackenzie (m. 1812) |
Children | 3 |
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Sir Alexander Mackenzie (c. 1764 – 12 March 1820) was a Scottish explorer and fur trader known for accomplishing the first crossing of North America by a European in 1793. The Mackenzie River and Mount Sir Alexander are named after him.