Clarence King

American geologist (1842-1901) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 59

Clarence Rivers King was an American geologist, mountaineer, and author. He was the first director of the United States Geological Survey from 1879 to 1881. Nominated by Republican President Rutherford B. Hayes, King was noted for his exploration of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

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