Charles Wilkes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Wilkes

naval officer and explorer from the United States

Date of Birth: 03-Apr-1798

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 08-Feb-1877

Profession: geographer, botanist, oceanographer, naval officer, explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Charles Wilkes (April 3, 1798 – February 8, 1877) was an American naval officer, ship's captain, and explorer.
He led the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842.
His behavior led to two convictions by court-martial, one stemming from the massacre of almost 80 Fijians on Malolo in 1840.
During the American Civil War (1861–1865) he commanded USS San Jacinto during the Trent Affair, where he stopped a Royal Mail Ship and removed two British subjects, which almost led to war between the US and the UK.