Clarence King
American geologist and mountaineer
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Clarence Rivers King 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... Wikipedia
Born: January 6, 1842, Newport, RI
Died: December 24, 1901 (age 59 years), Phoenix, AZ
Education: Yale University, Sheffield Scientific School, and Hartford Public High School
First ascents: Mount Clark
Nationality: American
