François Xavier Aubry
François Xavier Aubry | |
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| Born | December 3, 1824 Saint-Justin, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | August 18, 1854 (aged 29) |
| Cause of death | Knife attack |
| Nationality | French Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Merchant and explorer of the American Southwest |
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François Xavier Aubry (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa ɡzavje obʁi]; December 3, 1824 – August 18, 1854) was a French Canadian merchant and explorer of the American Southwest. His achievements include speed records riding the Santa Fe Trail and early exploration of the 35th parallel north west of the North American continental divide.