Born in 1779
Giacomo Beltrami
Italian explorer and author
Born
1779 246 years ago
Died
January 6th, 1855 170 years ago — 76 years old
An Italian jurist and explorer noted for exploring parts of North America in the early 19th century. Conducted extensive explorations in the regions around the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes. Authored several works on geography and exploration. Contributed to the understanding of North American geography of his time.
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