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Clarence King

Clarence King

Clarence Rivers King was an American geologist, mountaineer, and author. He served as the first director of the United States Geological Survey from 1879 to 1881. King was noted for his exploration of the Sierra Nevada.

Born1842-01-06, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died1901-12-24, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Linkshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_King