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The modern Democratic Party wasn't formed until 1828, or 19 years after Meriwether's death by suicide. However, that party had historic roots back to 1792.
While the main parties then were "Democratic-Republican" and "Federalist", President Thomas Jefferson was of the "Democratic-Republican" party.
The modern Democratic Party came by a split of the "Democratic-Republican" party, and those who called themselves the Democrats were adhereing to Jeffersonian principles.
All that is important as Meriwether Lewis was a political appointee of President Jefferson, so one may infer he was a Democrat.
(However, the party's ideology has changed substantially in the two centuries since Meriwether's death.)
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What is Meriwether Lewis's real name?
Meriwether Lewis's real name is actually Meriwether Lewis.
Meriwether Lewis's middle name?
Edward. Meriwether Edward Lewis.
Where did Meriwether Lewis travel?
Meriwether Lewis traveled the NW to the Pacific Ocean.
What is Meriwether Lewis's birthday?
Meriwether Lewis was born on August 18, 1774.
Was Meriwether Lewis even-tempered?
yes, Meriwether Lewis was even tempered.
Who did Meriwether Lewis marry?
Meriwether Lewis never married, he was a lifelong bachelor.
Who was meriwether Lewis's wife?
Meriwether Lewis was a lifelong bachelor and never married.
Is John Cornyn Republican or democrat?
Republican
Did Meriwether Lewis have an education?
Meriwether Lewis studied botany, fossils, astronamy and mathmatics
Did meriwether Lewis get married?
No, Meriwether Lewis did not get married to anyone. He was a bachelor all of his life.
Who was meriwether Lewis enemies?
meriwether lewis's enimes were thomas jefferson and willom clark
Is Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr related to Lewis or Clark?
Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr is the grandson of William Clark. His father was William Clark's son Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr. William Clark had named his son after his friend Meriwether Lewis.
