Adolphus Greely
American army officer and polar explorer (1844–1935)
Adolphus Greely was born on March 27, 1844 in Newburyport and died on October 20, 1935 in Washington, D.C., aged 91. Recorded occupations: explorer, naval officer, writer, polar explorer, botanical collector and military officer. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: military affairs and polar exploration. Honours include Medal of Honor, Founder’s Medal and Charles P. Daly Medal. Member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Literary Society of Washington and Society of the War of 1812 in the District of Columbia.
- Born
- March 27, 1844 · Newburyport
- Died
- October 20, 1935 · Washington, D.C.
- Age at death
- 91
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- explorer, naval officer, writer, polar explorer, botanical collector, military officer
- Honours
- Medal of Honor, Founder’s Medal, Charles P. Daly Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 16 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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