Name Edward Jarvis | Role Physician | |
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Died October 31, 1884, Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States Books Insanity and Idiocy in Massa, Primary Physiology for Schools, Traditions and Reminisc, Physiology and Laws of Health | ||
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Edward Jarvis (died c. 1800) was a Hudson's Bay Company chief factor.
In 1771 Jarvis started working for the company as a surgeon. He quickly learned the Cree language and was recruited to lead a surveying expedition.
In 1778 he became a chief factor. He retired in 1798 and died a few years later.
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