Charles Wilkes
United States Navy admiral
Died when: 78 years 311 days (946 months)Star Sign: Aries
Charles Wilkes (April 3, 1798 – February 8, 1877) was an American naval officer, ship's captain, and explorer.He led the United States Exploring Expedition (1838–1842).
During the American Civil War (1861–1865), he commanded USS San Jacinto during the Trent Affair in which he stopped a Royal Mail ship and removed two Confederate diplomats, which almost led to war between the United States and the United Kingdom.
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