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John Fannin

Canadian naturalist (1837-1904) · Historical Figures · Died at 66

John Fannin was a Canadian naturalist, museum curator and explorer. A shoemaker who joined the gold rush and returned to become a taxidermist. He also surveyed parts of British Columbia and several places including Fannin Range, Fannin Lake, and Fannin Creek are named after him.

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Ovis fannini was named after him but it is now considered a color variant of the Dall sheep Ovis dalli.

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1837 to 1904 · aged 66