Lafayette Bunnell

Physician

1824 – 1903

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Who was Lafayette Bunnell?

Lafayette Houghton Bunnell was an American physician, explorer, author, and explorer. He is most well known for his involvement with the Mariposa Battalion, the first non-Indians to enter Yosemite Valley. Bunnell led the battalion members in a vote to name the valley, and for this reason he is often credited as the person who named Yosemite. Bunnell was not otherwise important on a from a national perspective. However, his involvement in local history both in Wisconsin and California, and his experience as a soldier and surgeon in the United States war with Mexico and the Civil War, taken in total adds up to make him an important historical figure.

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Born
1824
Rochester
Also known as
  • Dr. Lafayette Bunnell
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
1903
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on July 23, 2013

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