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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.

References

1. ^ Pannekoek, F. (1979). "Jarvis, Edward". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. IV (1771–1800) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.

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