William Clark
American explorer, soldier, Indian agent, and territorial governor (1770-1838)
William Clark (August 1, 1770 – September 1, 1838) was an American explorer, soldier, Indian agent, and territorial governor.[1] A native of Virginia, he grew up in prestatehood Kentucky before later settling in what became the state of Missouri. Clark was a planter and slaveholder.[2]
William Clark | |
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| 4th Governor of Missouri Territory | |
| In office July 1, 1813 – September 18, 1820 | |
| Appointed by | James Madison |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Howard |
| Succeeded by | Alexander McNair |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1770 Ladysmith, Virginia Colony |
| Died | September 1, 1838 (aged 68) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Spouse(s) |
Julia Hancock (m. 1808–1820)(her death) Harriet Kennerly Radford
(m. 1820–1831)(her death) |
| Parents | John Clark III, Ann Rogers Clark |
| Occupation | soldier, explorer, politician |
| Signature |  |
Along with Meriwether Lewis, Clark led the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803 to 1806 across the Louisiana Purchase to the Pacific Ocean, and claimed the Pacific Northwest for the United States.[3] Before the expedition, he served in a militia and the United States Army. Afterward, he served in a militia and as governor of the Missouri Territory. From 1822 until his death in 1838 (aged 68) he served as Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
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