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William Clark
Born: August 1, 1770
Died: September 1, 1838 (aged 68)
Bio: William Clark was an American explorer, soldier, Indian agent, and territorial governor. A native of Virginia, he grew up in prestatehood Kentucky before later settling in what became the state of Missouri. Clark was a planter and slaveholder.