Charles Wilkes

Charles Wilkes was an American naval officer, ship's captain, and explorer. He led the United States Exploring Expedition (1838–1842).

3 April 1798

Born on the same birth day (3 April): Charlotte Coleman • Doris Day • Emil Kellenberger • Francesca Woodman • George Herbert • George of Trebizond • Igor Svyatoslavich • Israel Folau • James Smith (boxer) • Joel Romelo • Lawton Chiles • Nazia Hassan • Pierre Bretonneau • Poul Schlüter • Ricky Nixon • Rodney Hampton • Sandra Boynton • Thomas C. Kinkaid • Valentin Rathgeber • William Watson (scientist)

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