William Scoresby
English Arctic explorer and whaler (1789ā1857) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see William Scoresby (disambiguation).
William Scoresby FRS FRSE (5 October 1789 ā 21 March 1857) was an English whaler, Arctic explorer, scientist and clergyman.
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William Scoresby | |
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Born | (1789-10-05)5 October 1789 Cropton, Yorkshire, England |
Died | 21 March 1857(1857-03-21) (aged 67) Torquay, Devon, England |
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Known for | Arctic exploration |
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