Cuthbert Grant

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    About Cuthbert Grant

    Cuthbert 'James' Grant, a Métis leader, navigated the challenging terrain of early 19th-century Western Canada. Born in 1793, he rose to prominence through his involvement with the North West Company, becoming a respected figure among the Métis people.

    Cuthbert Grant's Area of Expertise

    Métis history, North West Company, Western Canadian history, 19th-century Canadian politics, Métis leadership, Métis culture, fur trade, Canadian frontier life

    A random fact that I love is...

    I am particularly fond of the fact that my birthplace, Fort de la Rivière Tremblante, was a significant trading post in the fur trade era.

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