Alexander Baranov 1746-1819

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A Russian trader and the first Chief Manager of the Russian-American Company. He was instrumental in expanding Russian fur trading interests down the Pacific coast, significantly influencing early maritime commerce in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1746 to 1819
• Born: Jan 1, 1746, Kargopol, Russia
• Died: Jan 1, 1819, Sunda Strait, Dutch East Indies

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30