Stephen Harriman Long, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Stephen Harriman Long

American explorer

Date of Birth: 30-Dec-1784

Place of Birth: Hopkinton, New Hampshire, United States

Date of Death: 04-Sep-1864

Profession: engineer, combat engineer, explorer, civil engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Stephen Harriman Long

  • Stephen Harriman Long (December 30, 1784 – September 4, 1864) was a U.S.
  • army explorer, topographical engineer, and railway engineer.
  • As an inventor, he is noted for his developments in the design of steam locomotives.
  • He was also one of the most prolific explorers of the early 1800s, although his career as an explorer was relatively short-lived.
  • He covered over 26,000 miles in five expeditions, including a scientific expedition in the Great Plains area, which he famously confirmed as a "Great Desert" (leading to the term "the Great American Desert").

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