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Meriwether Lewis

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Explorer

The Resume

    (August 18, 1774-October 11, 1809)
    Explored America (Louisiana Purchase) with William Clark (Lewis and Clark)
    Governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory (1807)
    Personal secretary of Thomas Jefferson
    Rose to Captain in the U.S. Army

Why he might be annoying:

    He was an alcoholic and drug user.
    When the U.S. government reneged on paying debts, Lewis accrued for additional exploration, and was left in financial disaster.
    It is still not sure if Lewis committed suicide or was murdered at 35 years old (1809).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He and William Clark were instrumental in exploring and mapping most of the Louisiana Purchase and opening up the Pacific Northwest.
    They traveled 8,000 miles (1804-06).

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 44.83% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 23.53% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 26.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 34 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 48.84% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 120 Votes: 47.50% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 119 Votes: 45.38% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 274 Votes: 44.53% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 298 Votes: 45.97% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 627 Votes: 44.02% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1664 Votes: 42.85% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 3955 Votes: 42.50% Annoying