Charles Wilkes

Summary

Charles Wilkes is a human^[1]. Born in New York City^[2], he… he was born on April 3, 1798^[3]. He passed away in Washington^[4]. He died on February 8, 1877^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], naval officer^[7], geographer^[8], oceanographer^[9], and botanist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (314 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Charles Wilkes was born in New York City^[2].
• Charles Wilkes died in Washington^[4].
• Charles Wilkes was born on April 3, 1798^[3].
• Charles Wilkes died on February 8, 1877^[5].
• Charles Wilkes is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[12].
• Charles Wilkes's father was John de Ponthieu Wilkes^[13].
• Charles Wilkes's mother was Mary Magdalene Wilkes^[14].
• Charles Wilkes held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Charles Wilkes's professions included explorer^[6].
• Charles Wilkes's professions included naval officer^[7].
• Charles Wilkes worked as a geographer^[8].
• Charles Wilkes's professions included oceanographer^[9].
• Charles Wilkes's professions included botanist^[10].
• Charles Wilkes worked as a writer^[16].
• Charles Wilkes held the position of commanding officer^[17].
• Charles Wilkes was educated at Columbia University^[18].
• Charles Wilkes received the Patron’s Medal^[19].
• Charles Wilkes received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20].
• Charles Wilkes was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[21].
• Charles Wilkes was a member of American Philosophical Society^[22].
• Charles Wilkes is recorded as male^[23].
• Charles Wilkes's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Charles Wilkes's military branch is recorded as United States Navy^[25].
• Charles Wilkes's military branch is recorded as Union Navy^[26].
• Charles Wilkes's Commons category is recorded as Charles Wilkes^[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Wilkes was born in New York City^[2]. He was born on April 3, 1798^[3]. His father was John de Ponthieu Wilkes^[13]. His mother was Mary Magdalene Wilkes^[14].

Education

Charles Wilkes's education included a stint at Columbia University^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], naval officer^[7], geographer^[8], oceanographer^[9], botanist^[10], and writer^[16]. Charles Wilkes held the position of commanding officer^[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Patron’s Medal^[19], a science award^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1839^[30] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20], a fellowship award^[31].

Death and Burial

Charles Wilkes died on February 8, 1877^[5]. He passed away in Washington^[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Wilkes include Wilkes Land^[32], a region^[33] and USS Wilkes^[34], a destroyer^[35].

Why It Matters

Charles Wilkes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (314 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

He is credited with the discovery of McKean Island^[38], an island^[39], in Kiribati^[40]. Entities named for him include Wilkes Land^[32], a region^[33] and USS Wilkes^[34], a destroyer^[35].

FAQs

Where was Charles Wilkes born?

Born in New York City^[2], Charles Wilkes…

Where did Charles Wilkes die?

Charles Wilkes passed away in Washington^[4].

Who were Charles Wilkes's parents?

Charles Wilkes's father was John de Ponthieu Wilkes^[13]. Charles Wilkes's mother was Mary Magdalene Wilkes^[14].

What did Charles Wilkes do for work?

Charles Wilkes worked as explorer^[6], naval officer^[7], geographer^[8], oceanographer^[9], and botanist^[10].

Where did Charles Wilkes go to school?

Charles Wilkes was educated at Columbia University^[18].

What awards did Charles Wilkes receive?

Honors received include Patron’s Medal^[19] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20].

What did Charles Wilkes discover?

Charles Wilkes is credited as discoverer of McKean Island^[38].