Jim Bridger
Explorer

Jim Bridger Net Worth

Jim Bridger was an American explorer who lived in the frontier era. He was born on March 16, 1804 in Richmond, VA and is known for his travels from the Rockies to Canada. He was an important figure in the exploration of the American West and was a guide for the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War. He was also a fur trapper and a mountain man, and he helped to open up the West to settlers.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 16, 1804
Birth Place Richmond, VA
Age 215 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 17, 1881 (age 77)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)

About

Frontier-era American Explorer who traveled from the Rockies to Canada.

Before Fame

In his first expedition he traveled to the Upper Missouri region, thus becoming one of the first to see the geysers at Yellowstone.

Trivia

He got to know many of the Indian tribes in the West, as well as other prominent figures of the era.

Family Life

His family came from England to the U.S. during the early colonial period.

Associated With

During his travels he came to know the American military leader George Custer. This was before he made his famous last stand.

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About the author

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