Willingham Franklin collection 1812-1823

Franklin, John, 1786-1847

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British explorer, credited with discovery of Northwest Passage; died on his third arctic expedition, 1847. From the description of ALS, 1827 Nov. 29, London, to Catherine Franklin, Nottingham. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122489346 Sir John Franklin, British naval officer and Arctic explorer. From the description of Sir John Franklin manuscript material : 2 items, 1819-1823 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 226044023 ...

Franklin Willingham d 1824

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Franklin, Willingham

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Willingham Franklin was born in 1780 at Spilsby, Lincolnshire, son of Willingham and Hannah Franklin and brother of the Arctic explorer, John Franklin. He was educated at Westminster School and Oxford University, later becoming a fellow of Oriel College. He was knighted and appointed puisne judge of the Supreme Court in Madras in 1822. He died of cholera in May 1824 at Madras. From the guide to the Willingham Franklin collection, 1812-1823, (Scott Polar Research Institute, University...