Charles Wilkes net worth and salary: Charles Wilkes is a Explorer who has a net worth of $1 million. Charles Wilkes was born in New York City, in April 3, 1798. Naval officer who explored the part of Antarctic that is now named after him.
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💰Charles Wilkes Net worth: $1 million
About
Naval officer who explored the part of Antarctic that is now named after him.
Before Fame
He set out to explore the icy waters because the usual whaling spots around South America were drying up.
Trivia
His voyage brought a wealth of discoveries and observations back to the U.S.
Family Life
His aunt who raised him was Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American woman canonized a saint by the Catholic church.
Associated With
He was part of the Colombian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences, which counted Andrew Jackson among its members.