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Charles Clerke

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Gender Male
Death245 years ago
Date of birth August 22,1741
Zodiac sign Leo
Born Essex
United Kingdom
Date of died August 22,1779
DiedKamchatka Krai
Russia
Battles and wars Seven Years' War
Allegiance United Kingdom
Commands helds HMS Resolution
HMS Discovery
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Education Royal Naval Academy
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Date of Upd.
ID1271988
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Charles Clerke Life story


Captain Charles Clerke was an officer in the Royal Navy who sailed on four voyages of exploration, three with Captain James Cook. When Cook was killed during his 3rd expedition to the Pacific, Clerke took command but died later in the voyage from tuberculosis.

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