William Clark
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William Clark
Summary
William Clark is a human[1]. He was born in Caroline County[2]. He was born on August 1, 1770[3]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. He died on September 1, 1838[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and naturalist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- William Clark's place of birth was Caroline County[2].
- William Clark died in St. Louis[4].
- William Clark was born on August 1, 1770[3].
- William Clark died on September 1, 1838[5].
- William Clark is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery[11].
- William Clark's father was John Clark[12].
- William Clark's mother was Ann Rogers[13].
- Among William Clark's spouses was Judith Hancock[14].
- Among William Clark's spouses was Harriet Kennerly[15].
- A child of William Clark was Meriwether Lewis Clark Sr.[16].
- William Clark held citizenship in United States[17].
- William Clark worked as an explorer[6].
- William Clark's professions included politician[7].
- William Clark's professions included military personnel[8].
- William Clark's professions included naturalist[9].
- William Clark held the position of Governor of Missouri[18].
- William Clark was a member of American Antiquarian Society[19].
- William Clark is recorded as male[20].
- William Clark's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- William Clark's Commons category is recorded as William Clark (explorer)[22].
- William Clark's family name is recorded as Clark[23].
- William Clark's given name is recorded as William[24].
- William Clark's topic's main category is recorded as Category:William Clark (explorer)[25].
- William Clark's Commons gallery is recorded as William Clark (explorer)[26].
- William Clark's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[27].
Body
Origins and Family
William Clark was born in Caroline County[2]. He was born on August 1, 1770[3]. His father was John Clark[12]. His mother was Ann Rogers[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and naturalist[9]. William Clark held the position of Governor of Missouri[18].
Personal Life
Spouses include Judith Hancock[14], 1791–1820[28] and Harriet Kennerly[15], 1788–1831[29]. A child of William Clark was Meriwether Lewis Clark Sr.[16].
Death and Burial
William Clark died on September 1, 1838[5]. He died in St. Louis[4]. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Clark include USS Lewis and Clark[30], a ballistic missile submarine[31]; Clark County[32], a county of Washington[33], in United States[34], founded in 1845[35]; Lewis and Clark County[36], a county of Montana[37], in United States[38], founded in 1865[39]; and Lewis and Clark Expedition[40], an aspect of history[41], in United States[42].
Why It Matters
William Clark has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include USS Lewis and Clark[30], a ballistic missile submarine[31]; Clark County[32], a county of Washington[33], in United States[34], founded in 1845[35]; Lewis and Clark County[36], a county of Montana[37], in United States[38], founded in 1865[39]; and Lewis and Clark Expedition[40], an aspect of history[41], in United States[42].
FAQs
Where was William Clark born?
William Clark's place of birth was Caroline County[2].
Where did William Clark die?
William Clark passed away in St. Louis[4].
Who were William Clark's parents?
William Clark's father was John Clark[12]. William Clark's mother was Ann Rogers[13].
Who was William Clark married to?
William Clark's spouses include Judith Hancock[14] and Harriet Kennerly[15].
What did William Clark do for work?
William Clark worked as explorer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], and naturalist[9].