Putnam, George Palmer, 1887-1950

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Dates:
Birth 1887-09-07
Death 1950-01-04
Americans
English

Biographical notes:

George Palmer Putnam (b. September 7, 1887, Rye, New York-d. January 4, 1950, Torna, California) was an American publisher, author and explorer. Known for his marriage to famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart, he had also achieved fame as one of the most successful promoters in the United States during the 1930s. He was the primary financier of the Baffin Island Expedition in 1927.

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Subjects:

  • Arctic regions
  • Exploration
  • Publishing

Occupations:

  • Publisher

Places:

  • Rye (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • Baffin Island (Nunavut) (as recorded)
  • California (as recorded)
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