Scoresby, William, 1789-1857

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Dates:
Birth 1789-10-05
Death 1857-03-21
English,

Biographical notes:

English clergyman, scientist, and retired naval captain.

From the description of Letter, 1856 Aug 20 and 29; [Grosmont?] Rectory near Exeter, Eng. to Mr. and Mrs. Steward. (Smithsonian Institution Libraries). WorldCat record id: 154324303

From the description of Letter, 1856 Aug 20 and 29; [Grosmont?] Rectory near Exeter, Eng. to Mr. and Mrs. Steward. (Smithsonian Institution Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23127745

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Subjects:

  • Botany
  • Scientific expeditions
  • Voyages around the world

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Arctic regions (as recorded)
  • Greenland (as recorded)
  • Norway--Svalbard (as recorded)

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