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Wilkes Land in Antarctica, thereby proving once and for all that it was a contnental landmass.
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When was Charles Wilkes born?
Charles Wilkes was born on 1798-04-03.
What killed Charles Wilkes?
A wild dog
What was the name of the ship that brought Charles Wilkes to Antarctica?
Wilkes was in command of the sloop-of-war USS Vincennesduring the Wilkes Expedition to Antarctica in 1839.
Who was Wilkes Land named after?
Wilkes Land was named after Charles Wilkes, the American explorer who commanded in 1838 an exploring and surveying US expedition of the Southern Pacific Ocean and surrounding lands.
How did Charles Wilkes died?
Charles Wilkes died of a stroke on February 8, 1877 at the age of 79. He was an American naval officer and explorer known for leading the United States Exploring Expedition.
In the book Gone With the Wind Charles Hamilton is the boyfriend of?
Honey Wilkes
Who commanded the south sea exploration from 1838 to 1842?
Charles Wilkes
What did Charles Wilkes accomplish in Antarctica?
The US naval officer Charles Wilkes (1798-1877) led the US exploration of the Pacific Ocean from 1838 to 1842. He was among the first to explore the coast of Antarctica south of Australia, nominally "Wilkes Land", which suggested that a single landmass (Antarctica) covered the entire southern polar region.United States Navy Lieutenant Charles Wilkes led the United States Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842. This expedition contributed significantly to the growth of science in the United States, particularly in the field of oceanography, which was in its infancy.Wilkes' team sighted Antarctica in December 1839, reporting the discovery of the Antarctic continent. Wilkes was not the first to 'discover' the continent by sighting it; other explorers having seen it in the 1820s.His accomplishments were other than being related to Antarctica.
What did Charles Rasp first discover?
he was the first to discover gold
Who was Lincoln's physician after he was shot by John Wilkes Booth?
Dr. Charles Leale.
Commanded the South Sea Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842?
Charles Wilkes
Who commanded South Sea Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842?
Charles Wilkes
