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Meriwether Lewis (1774‑1809) was an American explorer, soldier, and politician best known for co‑leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition that opened the American West to settlement.
Meriwether Lewis (1774–1809) was an American soldier, explorer, and public official best known for co‑leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition that mapped the newly acquired western territories of the United States. His life, career, and untimely death continue to provoke scholarly debate.