James Clark Ross
English captain and polar explorer
Born
April 15th, 1800
225 years ago
Died
1862
163 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1800, this captain and explorer played a significant role in the exploration of the Antarctic regions. Commanding several expeditions, he was instrumental in charting the coast of Antarctica and discovering the North Magnetic Pole. The expeditions provided critical data for the fields of geography and meteorology. The voyages contributed to the understanding of Earth's magnetic field and polar regions. His efforts in scientific exploration were recognized and celebrated in his time.
Charted the Antarctic coastline
Discovered the North Magnetic Pole
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