Meriwether Lewis

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American explorer (1774-1809)

Name: Meriwether Lewis
Born: 1774-08-18
Died: 1809-10-11
Occupation: explorer / military officer / politician / botanist / botanical collector / scientific collector
Citizenship: United States
Birthplace: Albemarle County / Ivy

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

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