John Barrow
John Barrow was a British geographer and politician in the 19th century who served as second secretary of the admiralty; he praised the navigational skills of Indigenous peoples like Iligliuk, acknowledging their superior understanding of the Arctic environment.
Born on Jun 19, 1764 (261 years old)
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John Barrow called Iligliuk's skills in translating her knowledge of the land 'astounding'.
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