James Willard Schultz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Willard Schultz

American historian

Date of Birth: 26-Aug-1859

Place of Birth: Boonville, New York, United States

Date of Death: 11-Jun-1947

Profession: writer, historian

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

James Willard Schultz, or Apikuni, (born August 26, 1859, died June 11, 1947) was a noted author, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the Blackfeet Indians.
He operated a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana 47°34'25?N 108°22'24?W and lived among the Pikuni tribe during the period 1880-82.
He was given the name Apikuni by the Pikuni chief, Running Crane.
Apikuni in Blackfeet means "Spotted Robe." Schultz is most noted for his 37 books, most about Blackfoot life, and for his contributions to the naming of prominent features in Glacier National Park.