Charles Wilkes
American explorer (1798–1877) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Wilkes (April 3, 1798 – February 8, 1877) was an American naval officer, ship's captain, and explorer. He led the United States Exploring Expedition (1838–1842).
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Born | (1798-04-03)April 3, 1798 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 8, 1877(1877-02-08) (aged 78) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Years | 1818–1866 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
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Wars | American Civil War |
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During the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865, he commanded USS San Jacinto during the Trent Affair in which he stopped a Royal Mail ship and removed two Confederate diplomats, which almost led to war between the United States and the United Kingdom.