John "Kootenai" Brown 1839-1916

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An Irish adventurer and prospector who lived intimately among the Indigenous peoples of the Kootenay region. He became a passionate conservationist and the first superintendent of Waterton Lakes National Park.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1839 to 1916
• Born: Oct 9, 1839, Ennistymon, Ireland
• Died: Jul 18, 1916, Waterton, AB

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30