Meriwether Lewis Politician

Meriwether Lewis (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809) was an American explorer, soldier, and public administrator, best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery, with William Clark. Their mission was to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase, establish trade and sovereignty over the natives near the Missouri River, and claim the Pacific Northwest and Oregon Country for the United States before European nations. They also collected scientific data, and information on indigenous nations. President Thomas Jefferson appointed him Governor of Upper Louisiana in 1806. He died of gunshot wounds in what was either a murder or suicide, in 1809.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 18, 1774
Birth place	Ivy Virginia , Albemarle County Virginia , Colony of Virginia
Date of death	October 11, 1809
Place of death	Hohenwald Tennessee , Grinder's Stand
Education	Washington and Lee University