Georges Lecointe (explorer)
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Georges Lecointe (29 April 1869 – 27 May 1929) was a Belgian naval officer and scientist. He was captain of the Belgica and second-in-command of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, the first to overwinter in Antarctica. After his return to Belgium he was the founder of the International Polar Organization and deeply involved in the foundation of the International Research Council and the International Astronomical Union.[1]
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Born | (1869-04-29)April 29, 1869 |
Died | May 27, 1929(1929-05-27) (aged 60) |
Nationality | Belgian |
Occupation(s) | Naval officer and scientist |
Known for | Second-in-command of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition |
Spouse | Charlotte Dumeiz (1900–1929) |
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