William Becknell, American trader, explorer. became famed Santa Fe trail used by pioneers and traders</td><tr><td class="label_burgverd11px"><b>Death</b></td></tr><tr><td> Died April
Background
Becknell, William was born in 1796 in Amherst County, Virginia, United States.
Achievements
William Becknell has been listed as a noteworthy trader, explorer by Marquis Who's Who.
