Edward Kern
Edward Meyer Kern (October 26, 1822 or 1823 – November 25, 1863) was an American artist, topographer, and explorer of California, the Southwestern United States, and East Asia. He is the namesake of the Kern River and Kern County, California.
Edward Kern | |
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| Born | October 26, 1822 or October 26, 1823 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | (aged 40–41) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Burial place | New Glenwood Cemetery, Broomall, Philadelphia |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Ned |
| Occupation(s) | Explorer, artist, cartographer, topographer, and United States Army officer |
| Known for | Exploring, documenting and imaging the American West |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | Union Army in California |
| Rank | Lieutenant in the California Battalion |
| Commands held | Commanded the garrison at Sutter's Fort |
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