Edward Kern
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For the Los Angeles politician and police chief, see Edward Kern (police officer).
Edward Meyer Kern (October 26, 1822 or 1823 – November 25, 1863) was an American artist, topographer, and explorer of California, the Southwestern United States, and East Asia.[1] He is the namesake of the Kern River and Kern County, California.
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Edward Kern | |
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Born | (1822-10-26)October 26, 1822 or (1823-10-26)October 26, 1823 |
Died | (aged 40–41) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Burial place | New Glenwood Cemetery, Broomall, Philadelphia |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Ned |
Occupation(s) | Explorer, artist, cartographer, topographer, and United States Army officer |
Known for | Exploring, documenting and imaging the American West |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | Union Army in California |
Rank | Lieutenant in the California Battalion |
Commands held | Commanded the garrison at Sutter's Fort |
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