Charles Wilkes
Charles Wilkes (1798–1877) was an American explorer, naval officer and geographer.
Also recorded as Wilkes.
Overview
Born at New York City in 1798, died at Washington in 1877.
In detail
Charles Wilkes studied at Columbia University. the recorded working language is English.
Positions recorded include commanding officer. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Philosophical Society.
Work by Charles Wilkes is recorded in the collections of Australian National Maritime Museum.
Distinctions recorded are Patron’s Medal and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Sources
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“Charles Wilkes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q119329: Charles Wilkes
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