Charles Wilkes
naval officer and explorer from the United States (1798-1877)
Charles Wilkes was born on April 3, 1798 in New York City and died on February 8, 1877 in Washington, aged 78. Recorded occupations: explorer, naval officer, geographer, oceanographer, botanist and writer. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include commanding officer. Educated at Columbia University. Honours include Patron’s Medal and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Philosophical Society.
- Born
- April 3, 1798 · New York City
- Died
- February 8, 1877 · Washington
- Age at death
- 78
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- explorer, naval officer, geographer, oceanographer, botanist, writer
- Positions held
- commanding officer
- Education
- Columbia University
- Honours
- Patron’s Medal, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Wikipedia editions
- 32 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
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