Meriwether Lewis
American explorer (1774-1809)
1774 — 1809
Quick Facts
Profession
American explorer (1774-1809)
Born
August 18, 1774
Died
1809 (age ~35)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, military officer, botanical collector
United StatesBorn in IvyDied in Hickman County
1774
Born in Ivy (1774-08-18)
1801
PositionSecretary-General to the President (1801–1803)
1807
Positiongovernor (1807–1809)
1809
Died in Hickman County
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Meriwether Lewis?+
Meriwether Lewis is American explorer (1774-1809). Born in 1774.
When was Meriwether Lewis born?+
Meriwether Lewis was born on August 18, 1774.
When did Meriwether Lewis die?+
Meriwether Lewis died in 1809, at approximately 35 years of age.
Meriwether — August 18, 1774
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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