John Filson
John Filson (c. 1747 – October 1788) was an American author, historian of Kentucky, pioneer, surveyor and one of the founders of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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| Born | c. 1747 Chester County, Pennsylvania, Thirteen Colonies |
| Disappeared | October 1788 Near the Great Miami River, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Maps, Books, Co-Founding of Cincinnati |
| Notable work | The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke |
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