Clarence King
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Clarence Rivers King (January 6, 1842 ā December 24, 1901)[1] was an American geologist, mountaineer, and author. He was the first director of the United States Geological Survey from 1879 to 1881. Nominated by Republican President Rutherford B. Hayes, King was noted for his exploration of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
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Clarence King | |
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1st Director of the United States Geological Survey | |
In office 1879 (1879)ā1881 (1881) | |
Succeeded by | John Wesley Powell |
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Born | (1842-01-06)January 6, 1842 Newport, Rhode Island, US |
Died | December 24, 1901(1901-12-24) (aged 59) Phoenix, Arizona, US |
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Alma mater | Yale University |
Known for | Exploration of the Sierra Nevada |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology |
Institutions | U.S. Geological Survey |
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