What year did Wheeler pass away?
1887
1869
1877
1881
Answer
In 1887, Alexander Stuart Wheeler, a prominent figure in the exploration and mapping of the American West, passed away. Wheeler, born in Connecticut in 1819, dedicated his life to geographical research and military service. His greatest contribution lies in his leadership of the Wheeler Survey, a comprehensive exploration of the uncharted areas of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin, which significantly expanded the nation's understanding of its western territories.
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