George Nares
British Royal Navy officer and polar explorer (1831–1915) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the English barrister, judge, and politician, see George Nares (judge).
Vice-Admiral Sir George Strong Nares KCB FRS (24 April 1831 – 15 January 1915) was a Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer. He commanded the Challenger Expedition, and the British Arctic Expedition. He was highly thought of as a leader and scientific explorer. In later life he worked for the Board of Trade and as Acting Conservator of the River Mersey.
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Birth name | George Strong Nares |
Born | (1831-04-24)24 April 1831 Llansenseld, UK |
Died | 15 January 1915(1915-01-15) (aged 83) Kingston upon Thames, UK |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1845–1886 |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
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