Pierson beckwourth biography
Pierson beckwourth biography
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James Beckwourth
American explorer (died 1866)
"Bloody Arm" redirects here. For the Northern Cheyenne Scout also known as Bloody Arm, see Red Armed Panther.
James Beckwourth | |
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| Born | James Beckwith April 26, 1798 (or 1800) Frederick County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 1866 near Fort Smith, Montana, U.S. |
| Resting place | near Fort Smith, Montana, U.S. |
| Other names | Bloody Arm |
| Occupation(s) | Fur trapper, rancher, businessman, explorer, author and scout |
| Employer(s) | Rocky Mountain Fur Company, American Fur Company |
| Children | 4 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service / branch | United States Army |
| Unit | 3rd Colorado Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
James Pierson Beckwourth (April 26, 1798/1800 – October 20, 1866) was an American fur trapper, rancher, businessman, explorer, author and scout.
Known as "Bloody Arm" because of his skill as a fighter, Beckwourth was of multiracial descent, being born into slavery in Frederi