Francis Leopold McClintock

Irish Admiral and Arctic Explorer

Francis Leopold McClintock - Irish Admiral and Arctic Explorer
Born

July 8th, 1819
205 years ago

Died

1907
118 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

Ireland

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An Irish admiral and explorer, made significant contributions to the exploration of the Arctic regions. Commanded several expeditions in search of the lost Franklin expedition. Successfully navigated and mapped parts of the Arctic, enhancing understanding of polar geography. Authored a detailed account of the expedition, which provided insights into the harsh conditions faced by explorers.

Led the rescue mission for the Franklin expedition

Mapped Arctic areas during expeditions

Wrote 'The Voyage of the Fox' detailing Arctic exploration

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