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George Rogers Clark: Quick Facts

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Born November 19, 1752 • Virginia • (Birthday in 6 days)
Died February 13, 1818 (aged 65) • near Louisville • Kentucky

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George Rogers Clark, portrait by J.W. Jarvis; in the Filson Club collection, Louisville, Ky.
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