Clarence King, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Clarence King

American geologist

Date of Birth: 06-Jan-1842

Place of Birth: Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Date of Death: 24-Dec-1901

Profession: geologist, journalist, mountaineer, explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Clarence Rivers King (January 6, 1842 – December 24, 1901) was an American geologist, mountaineer, and author.
He served as the first director of the United States Geological Survey from 1879 to 1881.
King was noted for his exploration of the Sierra Nevada.