Charles Clerke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetCharles Clerke
British Royal Navy officer
Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1741
Place of Birth: Essex, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 22-Aug-1779
Profession: explorer
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Charles Clerke
- Captain Charles Clerke (22 August 1741 – 22 August 1779) was an officer in the Royal Navy who sailed on four voyages of exploration, 3 with Captain James Cook.
- When Cook was killed during his 3rd expedition to the Pacific, Clerke took command but died later in the voyage from tuberculosis.
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