Robert Peary
explorer from the United States (1856–1920)
Robert Peary was born on May 6, 1856 in Cresson and died on February 20, 1920 in Washington, D.C., aged 63. Recorded occupations: explorer, military officer, researcher, science fiction writer and botanical collector. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: polar region. Educated at Bowdoin College and Portland High School. Honours include Patron’s Medal, Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations, Cullum Geographical Medal, Charles P. Daly Medal, Hubbard Medal and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour. Member of Phi Beta Kappa Society.
- Born
- May 6, 1856 · Cresson
- Died
- February 20, 1920 · Washington, D.C.
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- explorer, military officer, researcher, science fiction writer, botanical collector
- Education
- Bowdoin College, Portland High School
- Honours
- Patron’s Medal, Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations, Cullum Geographical Medal, Charles P. Daly Medal, Hubbard Medal, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 59 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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