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William Cormack

Scottish-Canadian explorer · Historical Figures · Lived 1796 to 1868 · aged 71

William Epps Cormack was a Scottish explorer, philanthropist, agriculturalist and author, born St. John's, Newfoundland. Cormack was the first person of European descent to journey across the interior of the island. His account of his travels was first published in Britain in 1824.

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Interested in studying and trying to preserve Native culture, he founded the Beothuk Institution in 1827.

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1796 to 1868 · aged 71