# David E. Folsom

> David Edwin Folsom (1839-1918) was a politically active historical figure in the U.S. state of Montana, and notably, the leader of the 1869 expedition of Yellowstone National Park and namesake of Folsom Peak.

*Explorer and politician*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1839
- **Died:** 1918-05-18
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

David Edwin Folsom (1839-1918) was a politically active historical figure in the U.S. state of Montana, and notably, the leader of the 1869 expedition of Yellowstone National Park and namesake of Folsom Peak.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 30.9
- **Momentum:** 10.0

## Sources
- [David E. Folsom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_E._Folsom)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1174279)

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