Frederick Schwatka

Frederick Gustavus Schwatka (29 September 1849 – 2 November 1892) was a United States Army lieutenant with degrees in medicine and law, and was a noted explorer of northern Canada and Alaska.

Frederick Gustavus Schwatka
From an 1880 engraving
Born(1849-09-29)29 September 1849
Galena, Illinois
Died2 November 1892(1892-11-02) (aged 43)
Portland, Oregon
Buried
Pioneer Cemetery, Salem, Oregon
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service18711885
Rank Second Lieutenant
Unit3rd Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsGreat Sioux War of 1876
Other workArctic exploration
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