Frederick Gustavus Schwatka | |
|---|---|
 From an 1880 engraving | |
| Born | 29 September 1849 Galena, Illinois |
| Died | 2 November 1892 (aged 43) Portland, Oregon |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1871–1885 |
| Rank |  Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 3rd Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Great Sioux War of 1876 |
| Other work | Arctic exploration |
Frederick Gustavus Schwatka (29 September 1849 – 2 November 1892) was a United States Army lieutenant[1] with degrees in medicine and law, and was a noted explorer of northern Canada and Alaska.
- ^ "Lieutenant Schwatka's Death Accidental" (PDF). New York Times. New York. November 4, 1892. Retrieved March 5, 2008.