Edgeworth David
Welsh-Australian geologist (1858–1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the colonial administrator, see Edgeworth Beresford David.
Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth David KBE CMG DSO FRS (28 January 1858 – 28 August 1934) was a Welsh Australian geologist and Antarctic explorer. A household name in his lifetime, David's most significant achievements were discovering the major Hunter Valley coalfield in New South Wales and leading the first expedition to reach the South Magnetic Pole. He also served with distinction in World War I.
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Born | Tannatt William Edgeworth David (1858-01-28)28 January 1858 St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales |
Died | 28 August 1934(1934-08-28) (aged 76) Sydney, New South Wales |
Cause of death | Lobar pneumonia |
Spouse | Caroline (Cara) David |
Children | Margaret McIntyre Mary Edgeworth David William Edgeworth David |
Education | Magdalen College School |
Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
Occupation | Geologist, polar explorer |
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Branch | First Imperial Force |
Years of service | 1915–1919 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | Australian Mining Corps |
Wars | World War I |
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