# Matty Mitchell

> Matty Mitchell was a Mi’kmaq chieftain, guide, prospector, and explorer who contributed to the development of the Newfoundland economy. Mitchell has been described as "the greatest and most resourceful woodsman who ever lived." For this, Mitchell was recognized as a Person of National Historic Significance in 2001.

*Mi’kmaq chieftain, guide & explorer*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Born:** 1846
- **Died:** 1921
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Matty Mitchell was a Mi’kmaq chieftain, guide, prospector, and explorer who contributed to the development of the Newfoundland economy. Mitchell has been described as "the greatest and most resourceful woodsman who ever lived." For this, Mitchell was recognized as a Person of National Historic Significance in 2001.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.8

## Sources
- [Mattie Mitchell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattie_Mitchell)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17626980)

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