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John Muir worked to preserve wilderness in America.
John Muir (April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914) was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of U.S. wilderness. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature and wildlife, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, have been read by millions and are still popular today. His direct activism helped to save the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is now one of the most important conservation organizations in the United States. His writings and philosophy strongly influenced the formation of the modern environmental movement.
Born April 21, 1838(1838-04-21) Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland
Died December 24, 1914 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Occupation engineer, naturalist, writer
Spouse(s) Louisa Wanda Strentzel (1847 - 1905)
Children Wanda Muir Hanna (March 25, 1881–July 29, 1942) and Helen Muir Funk (January 23, 1886 June 7, 1964)
Parents Daniel Muir and Ann Gilrye
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