George Carmack, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Carmack

With brother-in-law, credited with making the gold discovery that led to the Klondike Gold Rush

Date of Birth: 24-Sep-1860

Place of Birth: California, United States

Date of Death: 05-Jun-1922

Profession: explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

George Washington Carmack (September 24, 1860 – June 5, 1922) was a Contra Costa County, California-born prospector in the Yukon.
He was originally credited with registering Discovery Claim, the discovery of gold that set off the Klondike Gold Rush on August 16, 1896.
Today, historians usually give the credit to his Canadian brother-in-law, Skookum Jim Mason.