explorer
Charles Wilkes.
naval officer and explorer from the United States (1798-1877)
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About Charles Wilkes
Charles Wilkes was an American naval officer, ship's captain, and explorer. He led the first United States Exploring Expedition (1838–1842).
Everything about Charles Wilkes →- Occupation
- explorer, naval officer, geographer, oceanographer
- Position held
- commanding officer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 3, 1798
- Died
- February 8, 1877