Galen Clark, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Galen Clark

American conservationist

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1814

Place of Birth: Danville, Quebec, Canada

Date of Death: 24-Mar-1910

Profession: scientist, conservationist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Galen Clark (March 28, 1814 – March 24, 1910) is known as the first European American to discover the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia trees, and is notable for his role in gaining legislation to protect it and the Yosemite area, and for 24 years serving as Guardian of Yosemite National Park.