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William Clark

American explorer and territorial governor (1770–1838)

For other people named William Clark, see William Clark (disambiguation).

William Clark

Portrait by Charles Willson Peale, c.

1810

In office
July 1, 1813 – September 18, 1820
Appointed byJames Madison
Preceded byBenjamin Howard
Succeeded byAlexander McNair
In office
May 28, 1822 – September 1, 1838
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byJoshua Pilcher
Born(1770-08-01)August 1, 1770
Ladysmith, Colony of Virginia
DiedSeptember 1, 1838(1838-09-01) (aged 68)
St.

Louis, Missouri, U.S.

Spouses
  • Julia Hancock

    (m. 1808; died 1820)​
  • Harriet Kennerly Radford

    (m. 1820; died 1831)​
Relations
Children6, including Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr.
Occupation
  • Soldier
  • explorer
  • politician
Signature
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