George Vancouver
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George Vancouver Net Worth

George Vancouver was a Royal Navy officer born on June 22, 1757 in England. He is best known for his mapping of the coastlines of Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. His work was instrumental in the exploration of the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 22, 1757
Birth Place England
Age 262 YEARS OLD
Died On May 19, 1798 (age 40)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $30.74 billion (2024)

About

Royal Navy officer who mapped out the coastlines of Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.

Before Fame

He was commissioned by the Royal Navy to survey the Pacific Coast of North America and to find any rivers connecting the Pacific with the Atlantic.

Trivia

He mapped out a part of the Columbia river, which he named Mount Hood.

Family Life

His father, John Jasper Vancouver, was a customs collector at King's Lynn.

Associated With

His first ship assignment occurred on an expedition with James Cook.

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