Philip Turnor
Philip Turnor was the first surveyor employed by the Hudson's Bay Company in the late 1700s. His significant contributions included mapping uncharted territories in present-day Northern Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as documenting the hardships faced by early explorers. Turnor's journals and maps played a crucial role in the early understanding of Canada's geography and the relationship with Indigenous peoples, marking him as a key historical figure in the exploration and development of Canada.
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Philip Turnor was the first surveyor employed by the HBC in the late 1700s.
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