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): Gus Grissom • Jacob Gaudaur • Jan Sterling • Jonathan Blondel • Lee Williams (actor) • Maxi López • Moussa Konaté (footballer) • Paul Craig Roberts • Sotiris Ninis • Theodoros Kolokotronis

Born in the same month (April 1798): April 26 • August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben • Dionysios Solomos • Macedonio Melloni • Étienne Bobillier