This Biography is about one of the best Explorer Meriwether Lewis including his Height, weight,Age & Other Detail…
| Biography Of Meriwether Lewis | |
| Real Name | Meriwether Lewis |
| Profession | Political Leaders, Explorers |
| Famous as | Explorer, Politician |
| Nationality | American |
| Personal Life of Meriwether Lewis | |
| Born on | 18 August 1774 |
| Birthday | 18th August |
| Died At Age | 35 |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Born in | Ivy, Colony of Virginia |
| Died on | 11 October 1809 |
| Place of death | Hohenwald, Tennessee |
| Grouping of People | Alcoholics |
| Diseases & Disabilities | Depression |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Family Background of Meriwether Lewis | |
| Father | Lt. William Lewis of Locust Hill |
| Mother | Lucy Meriwether |
| Married | No |
| Education | Liberty Hall (Washington and Lee University) |
| Personal Fact of Meriwether Lewis | |
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Meriwether Lewis was an American explorer, politician and soldier. He is renowned for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The purpose of the expedition was to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase (Louisiana territory acquired by the United States from France in 1803) and establish trade with and sovereignty over the natives and claim the Oregon Country and Pacific Northwest for the U.S. before the European countries. This expedition also aimed at gaining valued information about geographic nature of the region by collecting scientific data and knowledge about natives including flora and fauna. After his successful expedition, he was appointed as the Governor of Upper Louisiana by President Thomas Jefferson in 1806. Lewis and Clark Exposition dollars made of gold were minted and postage stamps were issued to honour both Lewis and Clark. Many plants and their subspecies have been named after him. Geographic locations including Lewis County, Tennessee, and Lewis County, Washington, academic institutions and several US Navy vessels were also named after him as a mark of honour. |
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