Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin

French admiral and polar explorer

Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin - French admiral and polar explorer
Born

October 13th, 1768
256 years ago

Died

April 23rd, 1839
185 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

France

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Served in the French Navy and rose to the rank of admiral. Led the Astrolabe and the Zélée on scientific expeditions during the 1830s. Explored Antarctic regions and contributed to navigation and geography by mapping previously uncharted territories. Conducted significant marine studies and enhanced knowledge of the coasts explored during expeditions.

Led the 1837 expedition to Antarctica

Mapped previously uncharted territories in the Antarctic

Contributed to marine studies during explorations

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