Lewis and clark facts biography template
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Lewis and Clark
| Nationality: American |
| Occupations: U.S. Army volunteers |
| Famous For: Led first American expedition to explore the western portion |
The exploration team of William Clark and Meriwether Lewis is one of the most famous duos in early America.
The team was known as the “Corps of Discovery.” Their expedition started in May 18th, 1804 and ended in the late summer of 1806. This was the first successful trip made from St. Louis all the way to the Pacific Ocean and back.
William Clarks
William Clark’s family settled in central Virginia in 1630.
His parents were Ann Rogers and John Clark III. The family relocated to Carolina County, VA in 1757 where six other children were born and brought up. This included Clark who was born August 1st, 1770.
Lewis and clark facts biography template
After their successful expedition, Clark was awarded $1,228 and 1600 acres of land. He was also named Brigadier general of the Louisiana militia in the same territory where Lewis was governor. He married