Charles Wilkes Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Wilkes, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1839–18402 events2 places

Chronological biography

1839

United States Exploring Expedition1839

Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Lieutenant · Southern Ocean

Commands the United States Exploring Expedition as it enters Antarctic waters

1840

Discovery of Antarctica1 January 1840

Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Lieutenant · Wilkes Land

Charts a long stretch of Antarctic coastline later associated with Wilkes Land, strengthening the case for Antarctica as a continent

Titles and roles

Lieutenant

Record provenance

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