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Bozeman, John M.

(1835–67) explorer; born in Georgia. He pioneered the Bozeman Trail (1863–65), the best route for gold seekers on their way from southeastern Wyoming to Virginia City, Mont. He was killed by Blackfeet Indians at the crossing of the Yellowstone River.

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