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THE PATHFINDER

One man in particular provided information about the route to Oregon Country. He was explorer, soldier, and politician John Charles Frémont.

Frémont was born on January 21, 1813, in Georgia. He was only a boy when his father died. His family then moved to Charleston, South Carolina. There, he attended the College of Charleston and developed a talent for mathematics.

Frémont was aided by people who were well connected.

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