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# Christopher Gist

(1706–1758)   Diplomat

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Christopher Gist was a diplomat.

## Quick Facts About Christopher Gist

Born January 1, 1706

Died November 30, 1758

Profession Diplomat

## About Christopher Gist

Christopher Gist (1706–1759) was an explorer, surveyor, and frontiersman active in Colonial America. He was one of the first white explorers of the Ohio Country. Gist is credited with providing the first detailed description of the Ohio Country to colonists in the Thirteen Colonies. At the outbreak of the French and Indian War, Gist accompanied Colonel George Washington on missions into this wilderness and saved Washington's life on two occasions.

##  Quotes by Christopher Gist

> [When I came there I found all my family gone, for the Indians had killed five people in the winter near that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-gist/when-i-came-there-i-found-all-my-family-gone-for-the-indians-had/)

Christopher Gist

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> [The People in this Town began to inquire my Business, and because I did not readily inform them, they began to suspect…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-gist/the-people-in-this-town-began-to-inquire-my-business-and-because-i/)

Christopher Gist

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