William Clark

Quick Facts

Full Name	William Clark
Occupation	Explorer
Date Of Birth	Aug 1, 1770(1770-08-01)
Age	254
Date Of Death	September 1, 1838
Birthplace	Ladysmith
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Leo

William Clark Biography

William Clark is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on August 1, 1770 in Ladysmith, Virginia, United States. He was a pioneer in his exploration of the American Northwest with He explored the American Northwest with Meriwether Lewis and served as the governor of the Missouri Territory from 1822 to 1838. and served as Governor for the Missouri Territory from 1822 to 1838.

The President who was the third President of the United States, The third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, appointed him as brigadier general of the Louisiana Territory militia as well as head of Indian affairs in 1807. was appointed to brigadier general in the Louisiana Territory militia as well as the head for Indian issues in 1807.

He was married twice. His first marriage was with Julia Hancock in January 1808. He had eight children.

William Clark Net Worth

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

He attended home school and became extremely self-conscious about his spelling issues.

Alongside helping create maps of in the U.S., he served as the Governor of Missouri.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is William Clark Dating?

According to our records, William Clark married to Harriet Radford , Julia Hancock. As of December 1, 2023, William Clark’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

William Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. William Clark celebrates birthday on August 1 of every year.

What is William Clark best known for?

William Clark, (born August 1, 1770, Caroline county, Virginia [U.S.]—died September 1, 1838, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.), American frontiersman who won fame as an explorer by sharing with Meriwether Lewis the leadership of their epic expedition to the Pacific Northwest (1804–06).

What are 3 facts about William Clark?

He was an army officer (1792–96), serving in a number of engagements with Native Americans. In 1803 he was chosen by his friend Meriwether Lewis to accompany the overland expedition to the Pacific. His observations of nature enlarged the findings of the expedition; his journals and maps recorded its history.

What happened to William Clark?

Later life and death William Clark died in St. Louis on September 1, 1838, at age 68. Clark was originally buried at his nephew John O’Fallon’s property, in 1838. That area is now known as O’Fallon Park.

What did William Clark discover?

He, along with Meriwether Lewis, led the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean between 1804 and 1806. Upon their return, President Thomas Jefferson appointed Clark the principal Indian agent to the Louisiana Territory, and in 1813 Clark became Governor of the Missouri Territory.

What did Lewis and Clark discover?

But during their 8,000-mile journey from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean and back between 1804-1806, Lewis and Clark discovered 122 animal species , including iconic American animals like the grizzly bear, coyote, prairie dog and bighorn sheep.