# William A. Slacum

> William A. Slacum was an American sailor and diplomat. He served as a purser in the United States Navy and received a Presidential commission to gather information on the Oregon Country. At that time the region was under the jurisdiction of both the United States and Great Britain. Previously, Slacum served as a diplomat to Mexico.

*American explorer (1799-1839)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1799
- **Died:** 1839
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

William A. Slacum was an American sailor and diplomat. He served as a purser in the United States Navy and received a Presidential commission to gather information on the Oregon Country. At that time the region was under the jurisdiction of both the United States and Great Britain. Previously, Slacum served as a diplomat to Mexico.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 30.8

## Sources
- [William A. Slacum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_A._Slacum)
- [وليام سلاكوم](https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85_%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%83%D9%88%D9%85)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8004053)

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