Major john wesley powell biography of donald
Major john wesley powell biography of donald
A River Running West: The Life of John Wesley Powell...
John Wesley Powell
American geologist and explorer (–)
"Major Powell" redirects here. For other uses, see Major Powell (disambiguation).
John Wesley Powell | |
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Powell as he appears at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. | |
| In office &#;()–&#;() | |
| Preceded by | Clarence King |
| Succeeded by | Charles Doolittle Walcott |
| Born | March 24, [1] Mount Morris, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, () (aged&#;68)[1] Haven Colony, Brooklin, Maine, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery, Section 1 |
| Spouse | Emma Dean Powell |
| Relatives | William B Powell, brother |
| Known for | Traversing Colorado River of the Grand Canyon |
| Signature | |
| Education | |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Natural sciences |
| Institutions | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service / branch | United States Army |
| Years&#;of service | – |
| Rank | Major |
John Wesley Powell (March 24, – September 23, )[1] was an American ge