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American fur trapper and frontiersman (1783–1833)

For the Australian pastoralist, see Hugh Glass (pastoralist).

Hugh Glass
A picture depicting Glass being attacked by a bear, from an early newspaper illustration of unknown origin
Born	c. Hugh glass mountain man biography for kids Hugh glass mountain man biography for kids pictures Jim bridger mountain man Hugh glass descendants How old was hugh glass when he died 1783 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	1833 (aged approximately 50) Unorganized U.S. territory (near present-day Williston, North Dakota)
Other names	Old Hugh, Old Rinoe, Old Glass
Occupation(s)	Frontiersman, trapper, fur trader, hunter, explorer
Employer(s)	Rocky Mountain Fur Company, Jean Lafitte, self-employed
Known for	Surviving a grizzly bear attack
Spouse	Unknown

Hugh Glass (c.

1783 – 1833)^[1][2][3] was an American frontiersman, fur trapper, trader, hunter and explorer. He is best known for his story of survival and forgiveness after being left for dead by companions when he was mauled by a grizzly bear.

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