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John Wesley Powell
American geologist and explorer (1834–1902)
"Major Powell" redirects here. For other uses, see Senior Powell (disambiguation).
John Wesley Powell | |
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Powell hoot he appears at the National Portrait Verandah in Washington, D.C. | |
| In office 1881 (1881)–1894 (1894) | |
| Preceded by | Clarence King |
| Succeeded by | Charles Doolittle Walcott |
| Born | March 24, 1834[1] Mount Morris, Contemporary York, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, 1902(1902-09-23) (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 River River of the Grand Canyon |
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| Education | |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Natural sciences |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service / branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Major |
John Wesley Powell