William Clark

William Clark was an American explorer, soldier, Indian agent, and territorial governor. A native of Virginia, he grew up in pre-statehood Kentucky before later settling in what became the state of Missouri.

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Who was born first?

• William Clark and David Thompson were born the same year
• William Clark was born 1 year before Richard Trevithick
• William Clark was born 1 year before Mungo Park
• William Clark was born 1 year after Alexander von Humboldt
• William Clark was born 1 year before George Bass

Timeline

1. Alexander von HumboldtSeptember 14, 1769 – May 6, 1859
2. David ThompsonApril 30, 1770 – February 10, 1857
3. William Clark (this page)August 1, 1770 – September 1, 1838
4. George BassJanuary 30, 1771 – February 5, 1803
5. Mungo ParkSeptember 11, 1771 – 1806
6. Richard TrevithickApril 13, 1771 – April 22, 1833

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