John Muir

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Muir
Occupation	Conservationist
Date Of Birth	Apr 21, 1838(1838-04-21)
Age	186
Date Of Death	December 24, 1914, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace	Dunbar
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Aries

John Muir Biography

John Muir is one of the most popular and richest Conservationist who was born on April 21, 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland, United Kingdom. Conservationist, naturalist was a pioneer in the exploration of Yosemite and is often referred to by the name of the “Father of the National Park.” He was a champion of Western forests and was a fervent supporter for the National park bill, which was approved by Congress in 1890. The bill created Yosemite along with Sequoia National Parks.

He visited Yosemite with He went to Yosemite with President Theodore Roosevelt., President He went to Yosemite with President Theodore Roosevelt..

He got married to Louisa Wanda Strentzel in 1880 and they had two daughters.

John Muir Net Worth

John Muir is one of the richest Conservationist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Muir 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He moved to the US because his father believed his father’s opinion that the Church of Scotland was not sufficiently strict in its beliefs and practices.

His essays, letters and books that tell of his experiences in the wilderness especially those in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains of California were read by millions of people. They also incited President Roosevelt who later was among the very first presidents to declare conservation an issue for the entire nation.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is John Muir Dating?

According to our records, John Muir married to Louisa Wanda Strentzel. As of December 1, 2023, John Muir’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Conservationist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Muir celebrates birthday on April 21 of every year.

What is John Muir's most famous for?

John Muir was one of the country’s most famous naturalist and conservationist and Muir Woods, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is named in his honor. Muir is credited with both the creation of the National Park System and the establishment of the Sierra Club.

What are 3 interesting facts about John Muir?

• The mountains are calling and I must go.
• In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
• The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.

What did John Muir say about Yosemite?

Muir has inspired us to protect natural areas not for their beauty alone but also for their ecological importance. In The Yosemite, published in 1912, he wrote: “ But no temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its wall seems to glow with life.”

Who was John Muir and what did he believe in?

We take our name from John Muir (1838-1914), the Scots-born founder of the modern conservation movement. Muir was passionate about wild places. He explored them, wrote about them and campaigned to protect them. Muir believed in protecting wild places – for their own sake, and for the wellbeing of people and wildlife.

Who said and into the forest I go?

This is the sentence that sums up my stay with Nature’s Valley Trust, what a soul soothing experience that I will cherish forever.