Charles Wilkes

American naval officer and explorer

1798 CE to 1877 CE

Charles Wilkes (April 3, 1798 – February 8, 1877) is an American naval officer and explorer.

He leads the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 and commands the ship in the Trent Affair during the American Civil War (1861–1865).

Although credited with several "firsts", his behavior leads to two convictions at court-martial.

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