John Wesley Powell

: For entries on other people named John Wesley, see John Wesley (disambiguation).

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John Wesley Powell (March 24, 1834 - September 23, 1902) was an U.S. soldier, geologist, and explorer of the American West. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage through the Grand Canyon.

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March 24 - 1834 - September 23 - 1902 - U.S. - Geologist - American West - 1869 - Powell Geographic Expedition - Green - Colorado - Grand Canyon

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