Jim Beckwourth

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Beckwourth
Occupation	Explorer
Date Of Birth	Apr 6, 1798(1798-04-06)
Age	226
Date Of Death	Denver, CO
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Aries

Jim Beckwourth Biography

Jim Beckwourth is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on April 6, 1798 in Virginia, United States. The iconic African American pioneer who worked as a fur trapper living alongside the Crow.

Another famous innovator in his day included Another famous pioneer of his time was John Henry Mears..

In the 1960s, Civil Rights leaders championed him as an African American pioneer.

Jim Beckwourth Net Worth

Jim Beckwourth is one of the richest Explorer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Beckwourth 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born in slavery in Virginia and then moved to the to the west to California during the California Gold Rush.

He found Beckwourth Pass. Beckwourth Pass, which is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains between Reno, Nevada and Portola, California.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jim Beckwourth Dating?

According to our records, Jim Beckwourth is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Beckwourth’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Beckwourth celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.

What is Jim Beckwourth famous for?

He is credited with the discovery of Beckwourth Pass through the Sierra Nevada, between present-day Reno, Nevada, and Portola, California, during the California Gold Rush years. He improved the Beckwourth Trail, which thousands of settlers followed to central California.

Who was Jim Beckwourth and what role did he have in Western exploration?

Jim Beckwourth was a man who learned to straddle cultures, bridging the traditional divides of race and ethnicity to become one of the most famous frontiersmen in American history. Beckwourth was born around 1800 into slavery.

How many wives did James Beckwourth have?

Perhaps his wanderlust was satisfied for a time by his life with a nomadic tribe. Or maybe he discovered domestic bliss among the Crow. Beckwourth had as many as ten Crow wives at one time — he had almost as many wives as he did names.

Where is James Beckwourth from?

Frederick County, VA

Does Jim Bridger have a nickname?

Did you know Jim Bridger set up his own trading post to trade with the Indians or that his nickname was “ Old Gabe “?