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Clark, William 1770-1838
US explorer

Born in Caroline County, Virginia, he joined the army in 1789, and was appointed joint leader with Meriwether Lewis of the successful transcontinental expedition to the Pacific coast and back (1804-06). He later became superintendent of Indian affairs in Louisiana Territory, and then Governor of Missouri Territory.