SettingsExplorers of the Arctic
Abacuk Pricket
Abacuk Pricket was the navigator of the Discovery on the fourth voyage of captain Henry Hudson.
Abacuk Pricket was the navigator of the Discovery on the fourth voyage of captain Henry Hudson.
Adam Ayles
Adam Ayles (1850–1912) was an Arctic explorer who served under George Nares as the Petty Officer of HMS Alert in the British Arctic Expedition.
Adam Ayles (1850–1912) was an Arctic explorer who served under George Nares as the Petty Officer of HMS Alert in the British Arctic Expedition.
Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld
Freiherr Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, also known as A. E. Nordenskioeld was a Finnish baron, geologist, mineralogist and arctic explorer of Finnish-Swedish origin.
Freiherr Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, also known as A. E. Nordenskioeld was a Finnish baron, geologist, mineralogist and arctic explorer of Finnish-Swedish origin.
Adolphus Greely
Adolphus Washington Greely (March 27, 1844 – October 20, 1935), was an American Polar explorer, a United States Army officer and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Adolphus Washington Greely (March 27, 1844 – October 20, 1935), was an American Polar explorer, a United States Army officer and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Adrien de Gerlache
Baron Adrien Victor Joseph de Gerlache de Gomery (2 August 1866 – 4 December 1934) was an officer in the Belgian Royal Navy who led the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897 to 1899.
Baron Adrien Victor Joseph de Gerlache de Gomery (2 August 1866 – 4 December 1934) was an officer in the Belgian Royal Navy who led the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897 to 1899.
Alan Chambers (polar adventurer)
Alan Chambers MBE (born 1968) is a polar adventurer and motivational speaker.
Alan Chambers MBE (born 1968) is a polar adventurer and motivational speaker.
Albert Gerald Sayre
Albert Gerald Sayre (1897 – September 6, 1990) was an American Radioman, Radio Amateur, Teacher and Arctic Explorer.
Albert Gerald Sayre (1897 – September 6, 1990) was an American Radioman, Radio Amateur, Teacher and Arctic Explorer.
Albert Hastings Markham
Admiral Sir Albert Hastings Markham, KCB was a British explorer, author, and officer in the Royal Navy.
Admiral Sir Albert Hastings Markham, KCB was a British explorer, author, and officer in the Royal Navy.
Aldo Pontremoli
Aldo Pontremoli was an Italian physicist who held a chair of theoretical physics at the University of Milan from 1926 and who founded and directed the Institute of Advanced Physics at the Univer...
Aldo Pontremoli was an Italian physicist who held a chair of theoretical physics at the University of Milan from 1926 and who founded and directed the Institute of Advanced Physics at the Univer...
Aleksandr Dralkin
Aleksandr Gavrilovich Dralkin (Александр Гаврилович Дралкин) (born November 3, 1911) was a Soviet oceanologist, geographer and polar explorer.
Aleksandr Gavrilovich Dralkin (Александр Гаврилович Дралкин) (born November 3, 1911) was a Soviet oceanologist, geographer and polar explorer.
Alex Hartley
Alex Hartley (born 1963) is a British artist whose work addresses complicated and sometimes contradictory attitudes toward built environments and landscapes.
Alex Hartley (born 1963) is a British artist whose work addresses complicated and sometimes contradictory attitudes toward built environments and landscapes.
Alexander Armstrong (explorer)
Sir Alexander Armstrong KCB (1818 – 4 July 1899), born Donegal, Ireland, was a naval surgeon, explorer, and author who from 1850 to 1854 sailed the Arctic on under the command of Robert M...
Sir Alexander Armstrong KCB (1818 – 4 July 1899), born Donegal, Ireland, was a naval surgeon, explorer, and author who from 1850 to 1854 sailed the Arctic on under the command of Robert M...
Alexander Konrad
Alexander Eduardovich Konrad (Алекса́ндр Эдуа́рдович Ко́нрад) (1890 in St. Petersburg - 1940 in Leningrad) was a Russian sailor.
Alexander Eduardovich Konrad (Алекса́ндр Эдуа́рдович Ко́нрад) (1890 in St. Petersburg - 1940 in Leningrad) was a Russian sailor.
Alexander Sibiryakov
Alexander Mikhaylovich Sibiryakov (Алекса́ндр Миха́йлович Сибиряко́в) (born in Irkutsk on October 8 (September 26) 1849– died in 1933) was a Russian gold mine owner and explorer of Siberia.
Alexander Mikhaylovich Sibiryakov (Алекса́ндр Миха́йлович Сибиряко́в) (born in Irkutsk on October 8 (September 26) 1849– died in 1933) was a Russian gold mine owner and explorer of Siberia.
Alfred Gabriel Nathorst
Alfred Gabriel Nathorst (November 7, 1850 – January 20, 1921) was a Swedish Arctic explorer, geologist and palaeobotanist.
Alfred Gabriel Nathorst (November 7, 1850 – January 20, 1921) was a Swedish Arctic explorer, geologist and palaeobotanist.
Allan Rockwell McCann
Vice Admiral Allan Rockwell McCann, (September 20, 1896 North Adams, Massachusetts - February 22, 1978 San Diego, California) was a United States Navy officer who served in World War I and World...
Vice Admiral Allan Rockwell McCann, (September 20, 1896 North Adams, Massachusetts - February 22, 1978 San Diego, California) was a United States Navy officer who served in World War I and World...
Anders K. Orvin
Anders Kristian Orvin (24 october 1889 - 2 October 1980) was a Norwegian geologist and explorer.
Anders Kristian Orvin (24 october 1889 - 2 October 1980) was a Norwegian geologist and explorer.
Arthur Fleming Morrell
Arthur Fleming Morrell (10 November 1788 – 13 September 1880) was British naval officer, explorer, and colonial administrator of Ascension Island, who saw service spanning the end of the Napole...
Arthur Fleming Morrell (10 November 1788 – 13 September 1880) was British naval officer, explorer, and colonial administrator of Ascension Island, who saw service spanning the end of the Napole...
Augustine Courtauld
Augustine Courtauld (26 August 1904–3 March 1959), often called August Courtauld, was a yachtsman and British Arctic explorer, best known for serving as the solo meteorologist of a winter ...
Augustine Courtauld (26 August 1904–3 March 1959), often called August Courtauld, was a yachtsman and British Arctic explorer, best known for serving as the solo meteorologist of a winter ...
Avgust Tsivolko
Avgust Karlovich Tsivolko, also spelled as Tsivolka (August Cywolka, Август Карлович Циволько) (1810 – March 28 (O.S. March 16), 1839) was a Russian navigator and Arctic explorer.
Avgust Karlovich Tsivolko, also spelled as Tsivolka (August Cywolka, Август Карлович Циволько) (1810 – March 28 (O.S. March 16), 1839) was a Russian navigator and Arctic explorer.
Belgrave Ninnis
Belgrave Edward Sutton Ninnis (22 January 1887 - 14 December 1912) was a Lieutenant in the Royal Fusiliers and an Antarctic explorer who was a member of Sir Douglas Mawson's 1911 Australasian An...
Belgrave Edward Sutton Ninnis (22 January 1887 - 14 December 1912) was a Lieutenant in the Royal Fusiliers and an Antarctic explorer who was a member of Sir Douglas Mawson's 1911 Australasian An...
Ben Saunders (explorer)
Ben Saunders (born Benjamin John Saunders on 5 August 1977 in Plymouth, England) is a British polar explorer, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker.
Ben Saunders (born Benjamin John Saunders on 5 August 1977 in Plymouth, England) is a British polar explorer, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker.
Bernhard Hantzsch
Bernhard Adolph Hantzsch (12 January 1875 – June 1911) was a German ornithologist, Arctic researcher, and writer, notable for his discovery of two Icelandic bird subspecies.
Bernhard Adolph Hantzsch (12 January 1875 – June 1911) was a German ornithologist, Arctic researcher, and writer, notable for his discovery of two Icelandic bird subspecies.
Bernt Balchen
Bernt Balchen,, a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross was a Norwegian native, and later U.S. citizen, known as a pioneer polar aviator, navigator, aircraft mechanical engineer and milita...
Bernt Balchen,, a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross was a Norwegian native, and later U.S. citizen, known as a pioneer polar aviator, navigator, aircraft mechanical engineer and milita...
Carl Koldewey
Carl Christian Koldewey (born October 26, 1837 in Bücken near Hoya, Germany; died May 17, 1908 in Hamburg) was a German Arctic explorer.
Carl Christian Koldewey (born October 26, 1837 in Bücken near Hoya, Germany; died May 17, 1908 in Hamburg) was a German Arctic explorer.
Carl Ryder
Carl Hartvig Ryder (September 12, 1858 - May 3, 1923) was a Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Carl Hartvig Ryder (September 12, 1858 - May 3, 1923) was a Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Carsten Richardson
Carsten Richardson was an early 17th century Holsteinian-Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Carsten Richardson was an early 17th century Holsteinian-Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Charles Rabot
Charles Rabot (June 26, 1856 in Nevers−1 February 1944) was a French geographer, glaciologist, traveler, journalist, lecturer, translator, and explorer.
Charles Rabot (June 26, 1856 in Nevers−1 February 1944) was a French geographer, glaciologist, traveler, journalist, lecturer, translator, and explorer.
Charles W. Chipp
Charles Winans Chipp (August 23, 1848 – 1881) was a United States Navy officer and explorer.
Charles Winans Chipp (August 23, 1848 – 1881) was a United States Navy officer and explorer.
Charlie Paton
Charlie Paton (born 1970), former Royal Marine and personal trainer, is the first Scotsman to walk unsupported to the Geographic North Pole from Canada.
Charlie Paton (born 1970), former Royal Marine and personal trainer, is the first Scotsman to walk unsupported to the Geographic North Pole from Canada.
Christian Klengenberg
Christian Klengenberg Jorgensen (Christian Klengenberg Jørgensen) (21 December 1869 - 4 May 1931), was a Danish whaler, trapper, and trader, active for 34 years in Alaska (Point Hope and Barrow)...
Christian Klengenberg Jorgensen (Christian Klengenberg Jørgensen) (21 December 1869 - 4 May 1931), was a Danish whaler, trapper, and trader, active for 34 years in Alaska (Point Hope and Barrow)...
Christopher Middleton (navigator)
Christopher Middleton (late 17th century – 12 February, 1770) was an English naval officer and navigator.
Christopher Middleton (late 17th century – 12 February, 1770) was an English naval officer and navigator.
Christopher Rave
Christopher Rave (born 20 February 1881; died 13 January 1933) was a German painting artist, explorer of polar regions and professor.
Christopher Rave (born 20 February 1881; died 13 January 1933) was a German painting artist, explorer of polar regions and professor.
Clifford J. MacGregor
Clifford J. MacGregor was a meteorologist, Arctic explorer and naval aviator.
Clifford J. MacGregor was a meteorologist, Arctic explorer and naval aviator.
Cornelis Nay
Cornelis Corneliszoon Nay was a Dutch navigator and explorer who attempted to discover the Northeast Passage from Europe to the Far East.
Cornelis Corneliszoon Nay was a Dutch navigator and explorer who attempted to discover the Northeast Passage from Europe to the Far East.
Count Johann Nepomuk Wilczek
Count (Graf) Johann Nepomuk (Hans) Wilczek (born on December 7, 1837 Vienna; d. January 27, 1922 in the same city) was an Austro-Hungarian sponsor of Polar expeditions and artists.
Count (Graf) Johann Nepomuk (Hans) Wilczek (born on December 7, 1837 Vienna; d. January 27, 1922 in the same city) was an Austro-Hungarian sponsor of Polar expeditions and artists.
Czesław Centkiewicz
Czesław Jacek Centkiewicz (1904–1996) was a Polish engineer, explorer, writer and journalist.
Czesław Jacek Centkiewicz (1904–1996) was a Polish engineer, explorer, writer and journalist.
Dan Byles
Daniel (Dan) Alan Byles FRGS MP (born 24 June 1974 in Hastings, East Sussex) is an English mountaineer, sailor, ocean rower, polar adventurer and Conservative Party politician.
Daniel (Dan) Alan Byles FRGS MP (born 24 June 1974 in Hastings, East Sussex) is an English mountaineer, sailor, ocean rower, polar adventurer and Conservative Party politician.
David Haig-Thomas
David Haig-Thomas was a British ornithologist, explorer and rower who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
David Haig-Thomas was a British ornithologist, explorer and rower who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
David Hempleman-Adams
David Kim Hempleman-Adams, LVO, OBE, CStJ, DL (born 10 October 1956 in Swindon, Wiltshire) is a British adventurer.
David Kim Hempleman-Adams, LVO, OBE, CStJ, DL (born 10 October 1956 in Swindon, Wiltshire) is a British adventurer.
David Legge Brainard
Brigadier-General David Legge Brainard was an American arctic explorer and soldier.
Brigadier-General David Legge Brainard was an American arctic explorer and soldier.
David Melgueiro
David Melgueiro was a Portuguese navigator and explorer.
David Melgueiro was a Portuguese navigator and explorer.
Dmitry Laptev
Dmitry Yakovlevich Laptev (Дмитрий Яковлевич Лаптев) (1701 - ) was a Russian Arctic explorer and Vice Admiral (1762).
Dmitry Yakovlevich Laptev (Дмитрий Яковлевич Лаптев) (1701 - ) was a Russian Arctic explorer and Vice Admiral (1762).
Dmitry Ovtsyn
Dmitry Leontiyevich Ovtsyn (Дмитрий Леонтьевич Овцын) (unknown - after 1757) was a Russian hydrographer and Arctic explorer.
Dmitry Leontiyevich Ovtsyn (Дмитрий Леонтьевич Овцын) (unknown - after 1757) was a Russian hydrographer and Arctic explorer.
Donald Baxter MacMillan
Donald Baxter MacMillan (November 10, 1874 - September 7, 1970) was an American explorer, sailor, researcher and lecturer who made over 30 expeditions to the Arctic during his 46-year career.
Donald Baxter MacMillan (November 10, 1874 - September 7, 1970) was an American explorer, sailor, researcher and lecturer who made over 30 expeditions to the Arctic during his 46-year career.
Douglas Clavering
Captain Douglas Charles Clavering RN FRS was an officer of the British Royal Navy and Arctic explorer.
Captain Douglas Charles Clavering RN FRS was an officer of the British Royal Navy and Arctic explorer.
Eduard Dallmann
Eduard Dallmann (born 11 March 1830 in Blumenthal, close to Bremen; died 23 December 1896 in the same place) was a German whaler, trader and Polar explorer.
Eduard Dallmann (born 11 March 1830 in Blumenthal, close to Bremen; died 23 December 1896 in the same place) was a German whaler, trader and Polar explorer.
Eduard Toll
Eduard Gustav von Toll was a Baltic German geologist and Arctic explorer in Russian service.
Eduard Gustav von Toll was a Baltic German geologist and Arctic explorer in Russian service.
Edward Augustus Inglefield
Sir Edward Augustus Inglefield (27 March 1820 – 4 September 1894) was a Royal Naval officer who led one of the searches for the missing Arctic explorer John Franklin during the 1850s.
Sir Edward Augustus Inglefield (27 March 1820 – 4 September 1894) was a Royal Naval officer who led one of the searches for the missing Arctic explorer John Franklin during the 1850s.
Edward Avery McIlhenny
Edward Avery "Ned" McIlhenny (1872 – 1949), son of Tabasco brand pepper sauce inventor Edmund McIlhenny, was a Louisiana businessman, explorer, and conservationist.
Edward Avery "Ned" McIlhenny (1872 – 1949), son of Tabasco brand pepper sauce inventor Edmund McIlhenny, was a Louisiana businessman, explorer, and conservationist.
Edward Israel
Edward Israel (1859-1884) was an astronomer and Polar explorer.
Edward Israel (1859-1884) was an astronomer and Polar explorer.
Edward Sabine
General Sir Edward Sabine KCB FRS was an Irish astronomer, geophysicist, ornithologist, explorer and the 30th President of the Royal Society.
General Sir Edward Sabine KCB FRS was an Irish astronomer, geophysicist, ornithologist, explorer and the 30th President of the Royal Society.
Edwin De Haven
Edwin Jesse De Haven was a United States Navy officer and explorer of the first half of the 19th century.
Edwin Jesse De Haven was a United States Navy officer and explorer of the first half of the 19th century.
Ejnar Mikkelsen
Ejnar Mikkelsen (December 23, 1880 Vester-Brønderslev - May 1, 1971 Copenhagen), was a Danish polar explorer and author, born in Jutland.
Ejnar Mikkelsen (December 23, 1880 Vester-Brønderslev - May 1, 1971 Copenhagen), was a Danish polar explorer and author, born in Jutland.
Elisha Kane
Elisha Kent Kane (28 February 1820 – 16 February 1857) was an American explorer, and a medical officer in the United States Navy during the first half of the 19th century.
Elisha Kent Kane (28 February 1820 – 16 February 1857) was an American explorer, and a medical officer in the United States Navy during the first half of the 19th century.
Emil Bessels
Dr. Emil Bessels (2 June 1846 – 30 March 1888) was a German Jewish physician and Arctic explorer.
Dr. Emil Bessels (2 June 1846 – 30 March 1888) was a German Jewish physician and Arctic explorer.
Erasmus Ommanney
Admiral Sir Erasmus Ommanney KCB, FRS, FRGS, JP was a Royal Navy officer and an Arctic explorer of the Victorian era.
Admiral Sir Erasmus Ommanney KCB, FRS, FRGS, JP was a Royal Navy officer and an Arctic explorer of the Victorian era.
Ernest de Koven Leffingwell
Ernest de Koven Leffingwell was an arctic explorer,geologist and Spanish-American War veteran.
Ernest de Koven Leffingwell was an arctic explorer,geologist and Spanish-American War veteran.
Ernst Krenkel
Ernst Teodorovich Krenkel was a Soviet Arctic explorer, doctor of geographical sciences, and Hero of the Soviet Union.
Ernst Teodorovich Krenkel was a Soviet Arctic explorer, doctor of geographical sciences, and Hero of the Soviet Union.
Finn Lützow-Holm
Finn Trond Lützow-Holm was a Norwegian military officer, aviation pioneer and polar explorer.
Finn Trond Lützow-Holm was a Norwegian military officer, aviation pioneer and polar explorer.
Finn Malmgren
Finn Adolf Erik Johan Malmgren (1895 in Göteborg - June 1928) was a Swedish meteorologist and Arctic explorer.
Finn Adolf Erik Johan Malmgren (1895 in Göteborg - June 1928) was a Swedish meteorologist and Arctic explorer.
Floyd Bennett
Floyd Bennett (October 25, 1890 – April 25, 1928) was an American aviator who piloted Richard E. Byrd on his attempt to reach the North Pole in 1926.
Floyd Bennett (October 25, 1890 – April 25, 1928) was an American aviator who piloted Richard E. Byrd on his attempt to reach the North Pole in 1926.
Francis Crozier
Francis Rawdon Moira Crozier was born in Ireland at Banbridge, County Down and was a British naval officer who participated in six exploratory expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic.
Francis Rawdon Moira Crozier was born in Ireland at Banbridge, County Down and was a British naval officer who participated in six exploratory expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic.
Francis Leopold McClintock
Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock KCB, FRS (8 July 1819 – 17 November 1907) was an Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy who is known for his di...
Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock KCB, FRS (8 July 1819 – 17 November 1907) was an Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy who is known for his di...
Frederick Cook
Frederick Albert Cook was an American explorer and physician, noted for his claim of having reached the North Pole on April 21, 1908.
Frederick Albert Cook was an American explorer and physician, noted for his claim of having reached the North Pole on April 21, 1908.
Frederick George Jackson
Frederick George Jackson (1860 – 13 March 1938), British Arctic explorer, was educated at Denstone College and Edinburgh University.
Frederick George Jackson (1860 – 13 March 1938), British Arctic explorer, was educated at Denstone College and Edinburgh University.
Frederick Schwatka
Frederick Gustavus Schwatka (29 September 1849 – 2 November 1892) was a United States Army lieutenant with degrees in medicine and law and a noted explorer of northern Canada and Alaska.
Frederick Gustavus Schwatka (29 September 1849 – 2 November 1892) was a United States Army lieutenant with degrees in medicine and law and a noted explorer of northern Canada and Alaska.
Frederick William Beechey
Frederick William Beechey (17 February 1796 – 29 November 1856) was an English naval officer and geographer.
Frederick William Beechey (17 February 1796 – 29 November 1856) was an English naval officer and geographer.
Fredrik Ramm
Fredrik Ramm (born 1892 in Oslo, dead 1943) was a Norwegian journalist.
Fredrik Ramm (born 1892 in Oslo, dead 1943) was a Norwegian journalist.
Friderich Martens
Friderich Martens, was a German physician and naturalist who conducted the first scientific observations of the nature, animal life and climate of Svalbard.
Friderich Martens, was a German physician and naturalist who conducted the first scientific observations of the nature, animal life and climate of Svalbard.
Fridtjof Nansen
Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Fridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Fyodor Litke
Count Fyodor Petrovich Litke, born Friedrich Benjamin Lütke, was a Russian navigator, geographer, and Arctic explorer.
Count Fyodor Petrovich Litke, born Friedrich Benjamin Lütke, was a Russian navigator, geographer, and Arctic explorer.
Fyodor Matisen
Fyodor Andreyevich Matisen (Фёдор Андреевич Матисен) (June 1 (O.S. May 20), 1872, Saint Petersburg — December 19, 1921, Irkutsk) was a lieutenant of the Russian Imperial Navy, hydrographer, and ...
Fyodor Andreyevich Matisen (Фёдор Андреевич Матисен) (June 1 (O.S. May 20), 1872, Saint Petersburg — December 19, 1921, Irkutsk) was a lieutenant of the Russian Imperial Navy, hydrographer, and ...
Fyodor Minin
Fyodor Alekseyevich Minin (Федор Алексеевич Минин) (ca.
Fyodor Alekseyevich Minin (Федор Алексеевич Минин) (ca.
George Back
Admiral Sir George Back FRS (6 November 1796 – 23 June 1878) was a British naval officer, explorer of the Canadian Arctic, naturalist and artist.
Admiral Sir George Back FRS (6 November 1796 – 23 June 1878) was a British naval officer, explorer of the Canadian Arctic, naturalist and artist.
George Baker Leavitt, Sr.
Capt. George Baker Leavitt, Sr. (1860–1925) was a Maine-born mariner who captained several whaling vessels out of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Capt. George Baker Leavitt, Sr. (1860–1925) was a Maine-born mariner who captained several whaling vessels out of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
George Binney
Sir George Binney was a noted arctic explorer and RNVR commander who, during WWII, led or was involved in operations, including Operation Rubble, to procure supplies of Swedish ball bearings for...
Sir George Binney was a noted arctic explorer and RNVR commander who, during WWII, led or was involved in operations, including Operation Rubble, to procure supplies of Swedish ball bearings for...
George Comer
Captain George Comer (April 1858 – 1937) was considered the most famous American whaling captain of Hudson Bay, and the world's foremost authority on Hudson Bay Inuit in the early 20th century.
Captain George Comer (April 1858 – 1937) was considered the most famous American whaling captain of Hudson Bay, and the world's foremost authority on Hudson Bay Inuit in the early 20th century.
George Mecham
George Mecham was a British naval officer who participated in the search for Franklin's lost expedition.
George Mecham was a British naval officer who participated in the search for Franklin's lost expedition.
George Nares
Vice-Admiral Sir George Strong Nares KCB FRS (24 April 1831–15 January 1915) was a British naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Vice-Admiral Sir George Strong Nares KCB FRS (24 April 1831–15 January 1915) was a British naval officer and Arctic explorer.
George W. Rice
George Walter Rice (1855–1884) was a Canadian-born photographer who was first to photograph the Arctic region on the ill-fated American led Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881 to 1884.
George Walter Rice (1855–1884) was a Canadian-born photographer who was first to photograph the Arctic region on the ill-fated American led Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881 to 1884.
George W. Rice (photographer)
George Walter Rice (1855–1884) was a Canadian-born photographer who was first to photograph the Arctic region on the ill-fated American led Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881 to 1884.
George Walter Rice (1855–1884) was a Canadian-born photographer who was first to photograph the Arctic region on the ill-fated American led Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881 to 1884.
Georgy Brusilov
Georgy Lvovich Brusilov or Hryhoriy Brusylov was a Ukrainian Russian naval officer of the Imperial Russian Navy and an Arctic explorer.
Georgy Lvovich Brusilov or Hryhoriy Brusylov was a Ukrainian Russian naval officer of the Imperial Russian Navy and an Arctic explorer.
Georgy Ushakov
Georgy Alexeyevich Ushakov (Георгий Алексеевич Ушаков) (January 17(30), 1901 - December 3, 1963) was a Soviet explorer of the Arctic, Doctor of Geographic Sciences (1950).
Georgy Alexeyevich Ushakov (Георгий Алексеевич Ушаков) (January 17(30), 1901 - December 3, 1963) was a Soviet explorer of the Arctic, Doctor of Geographic Sciences (1950).
Gerrit de Veer
Gerrit de Veer was a Dutch officer on Willem Barentsz' third voyage (1596) in search of the Northeast passage.
Gerrit de Veer was a Dutch officer on Willem Barentsz' third voyage (1596) in search of the Northeast passage.
Gino Watkins
Henry George "Gino" Watkins FRGS was a British Arctic explorer.
Henry George "Gino" Watkins FRGS was a British Arctic explorer.
Godske Lindenov
Godske Christoffersen Lindenov or Lindenow was a Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Godske Christoffersen Lindenov or Lindenow was a Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Gordon Noel Humphreys
Gordon Noel Humphreys (1883–1966) was a British born surveyor, pilot, botanist, explorer and doctor.
Gordon Noel Humphreys (1883–1966) was a British born surveyor, pilot, botanist, explorer and doctor.
Gunnar Horn
Gunnar Hansen Horn (1894 – 1946) was a Norwegian petroleum geologist and Arctic explorer.
Gunnar Hansen Horn (1894 – 1946) was a Norwegian petroleum geologist and Arctic explorer.
Gus McLeod
Gus McLeod (born 1954) is a pilot and author whose exploits have been featured in television appearances.
Gus McLeod (born 1954) is a pilot and author whose exploits have been featured in television appearances.
Hannah McKeand
Hannah McKeand is a British polar explorer.
Hannah McKeand is a British polar explorer.
Harrison J. Hunt
Harrison J. Hunt was surgeon on the Crocker Land Expedition to the Arctic in 1913–1917, and the first to return to civilization with news of his fellow explorers, who had been trapped in the ice...
Harrison J. Hunt was surgeon on the Crocker Land Expedition to the Arctic in 1913–1917, and the first to return to civilization with news of his fellow explorers, who had been trapped in the ice...
Henry Frederick Stephenson
Admiral Sir Henry Frederick Stephenson GCVO, KCB (7 June 1842 – 16 December 1919) was a Royal Navy officer, courtier, and Arctic explorer.
Admiral Sir Henry Frederick Stephenson GCVO, KCB (7 June 1842 – 16 December 1919) was a Royal Navy officer, courtier, and Arctic explorer.
Henry Kellett
Vice Admiral Sir Henry Kellett KCB (2 November 1806 - 1 March 1875) was a British naval officer and explorer.
Vice Admiral Sir Henry Kellett KCB (2 November 1806 - 1 March 1875) was a British naval officer and explorer.
Henry Larsen (explorer)
Henry Asbjørn Larsen (September 30, 1899 – October 29, 1964) was a Canadian Arctic explorer.
Henry Asbjørn Larsen (September 30, 1899 – October 29, 1964) was a Canadian Arctic explorer.
Henry Parkyns Hoppner
Captain Henry Parkyns Hoppner (1795, London – 22 December 1833, Lisbon) was an officer of the Royal Navy, Arctic explorer, and draughtsman/artist.
Captain Henry Parkyns Hoppner (1795, London – 22 December 1833, Lisbon) was an officer of the Royal Navy, Arctic explorer, and draughtsman/artist.
Henry Wemyss Feilden
Colonel Henry Wemyss Feilden was a British Army officer, Arctic explorer and naturalist.
Colonel Henry Wemyss Feilden was a British Army officer, Arctic explorer and naturalist.
Herbert Chermside
Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Charles Chermside GCMG, CB (31 July 1850 – 24 September 1929) was a British soldier who served as Governor of Queensland in Australia from 1902 to 1904.
Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Charles Chermside GCMG, CB (31 July 1850 – 24 September 1929) was a British soldier who served as Governor of Queensland in Australia from 1902 to 1904.
Hjalmar Johansen
Fredrik Hjalmar Johansen (May 15, 1867 – January 3, 1913) was a polar explorer from Norway.
Fredrik Hjalmar Johansen (May 15, 1867 – January 3, 1913) was a polar explorer from Norway.
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen was a Norwegian aviation pioneer, polar explorer and businessman.
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen was a Norwegian aviation pioneer, polar explorer and businessman.
Horatio Thomas Austin
Sir Horatio Thomas Austin was a British officer in the Royal Navy, and an explorer.
Sir Horatio Thomas Austin was a British officer in the Royal Navy, and an explorer.
Hubert Wilkins
Sir Hubert Wilkins MC & Bar was an Australian polar explorer, ornithologist, pilot, soldier, geographer and photographer.
Sir Hubert Wilkins MC & Bar was an Australian polar explorer, ornithologist, pilot, soldier, geographer and photographer.
Hugh Willoughby
Sir Hugh Willoughby of Risley, Derbyshire (died 1554) was an early English Arctic voyager.
Sir Hugh Willoughby of Risley, Derbyshire (died 1554) was an early English Arctic voyager.
Ilya Berezhnykh
Ilya Avtonomovich Berezhnykh (Илья́ Автоно́мович Бережны́х; birth date unknown – c. 1830), also known as Berezhnoy (Бережно́й), was a Russian navigator.
Ilya Avtonomovich Berezhnykh (Илья́ Автоно́мович Бережны́х; birth date unknown – c. 1830), also known as Berezhnoy (Бережно́й), was a Russian navigator.
Isaac Israel Hayes
Isaac Israel Hayes (March 5, 1832 – December 17, 1881) was an Arctic explorer and physician.
Isaac Israel Hayes (March 5, 1832 – December 17, 1881) was an Arctic explorer and physician.
J. A. D. Jensen
Jens Arnold Diderich Jensen (24 July 1849 in Flensburg) - November 24, 1936 in Copenhagen) was a Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Jens Arnold Diderich Jensen (24 July 1849 in Flensburg) - November 24, 1936 in Copenhagen) was a Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
J. Dewey Soper
Joseph Dewey Soper (May 5, 1893, Guelph, Ontario — November 2, 1982, Edmonton, Alberta) was a widely-traveled Canadian Arctic explorer, zoologist, ornithologist, and prolific author.
Joseph Dewey Soper (May 5, 1893, Guelph, Ontario — November 2, 1982, Edmonton, Alberta) was a widely-traveled Canadian Arctic explorer, zoologist, ornithologist, and prolific author.
Jacob van Heemskerk
Jacob van Heemskerk (Amsterdam 13 March 1567 - 25 April 1607 Bay of Gibraltar) was a Dutch explorer and later admiral commanding the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Gibraltar.
Jacob van Heemskerk (Amsterdam 13 March 1567 - 25 April 1607 Bay of Gibraltar) was a Dutch explorer and later admiral commanding the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Gibraltar.
James Booth Lockwood
James Booth Lockwood (October 9, 1852−April 9, 1884), was an American arctic explorer.
James Booth Lockwood (October 9, 1852−April 9, 1884), was an American arctic explorer.
James Hall (explorer)
James Hall was an English explorer.
James Hall was an English explorer.
James Simpson (explorer)
Commander Cortlandt James Woore Simpson CBE, DSC, PM, RN (2 September 1911 – 9 May 2002) was a British naval officer and polar explorer.
Commander Cortlandt James Woore Simpson CBE, DSC, PM, RN (2 September 1911 – 9 May 2002) was a British naval officer and polar explorer.
Jan Jacobszoon May van Schellinkhout
Jan Jacobszoon May van Schellinkhout was a Dutch seafarer and explorer.
Jan Jacobszoon May van Schellinkhout was a Dutch seafarer and explorer.
Jan Mela
Jan Mela (born December 30, 1988 in Gdańsk) is a Polish explorer who, as a teenage double amputee, was the youngest person to reach the North Pole in 2004, and eight months later the South Pole.
Jan Mela (born December 30, 1988 in Gdańsk) is a Polish explorer who, as a teenage double amputee, was the youngest person to reach the North Pole in 2004, and eight months later the South Pole.
Jan Nagórski
Jan Nagórski (1888–1976), also known by his Russified name of Ivan Nagurski (Иван Нагурский) was a Polish engineer and pioneer of aviation, the first person to fly an airplane in the Arc...
Jan Nagórski (1888–1976), also known by his Russified name of Ivan Nagurski (Иван Нагурский) was a Polish engineer and pioneer of aviation, the first person to fly an airplane in the Arc...
Jan Rijp
Jan Corneliszoon Rijp (ca. 1570 - after 1613) was a semi-successful mariner in the late sixteenth and early seventieth centuries.
Jan Corneliszoon Rijp (ca. 1570 - after 1613) was a semi-successful mariner in the late sixteenth and early seventieth centuries.
Janice Meek
Janice Meek FRGS is a Guinness World Record holding adventurer, ocean rower, international motivational speaker and polar adventurer.
Janice Meek FRGS is a Guinness World Record holding adventurer, ocean rower, international motivational speaker and polar adventurer.
Jean-Baptiste Charcot
Jean-Baptiste Charcot (15 July 1867 – 16 September 1936), born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, was a French scientist, medical doctor and polar scientist.
Jean-Baptiste Charcot (15 July 1867 – 16 September 1936), born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, was a French scientist, medical doctor and polar scientist.
Jens Munk
Jens Munk was a Dano-Norwegian navigator and explorer who was born in Norway where his father, Erik Munk, had received several fiefs for his achievements in the Northern Seven Years' War.
Jens Munk was a Dano-Norwegian navigator and explorer who was born in Norway where his father, Erik Munk, had received several fiefs for his achievements in the Northern Seven Years' War.
Jim McNeill, Polar Explorer
Jim McNeill (British explorer) McNeill is a polar explorer, presenter and keynote speaker, with over 25 years of experience travelling in the Arctic.
Jim McNeill (British explorer) McNeill is a polar explorer, presenter and keynote speaker, with over 25 years of experience travelling in the Arctic.
Jock Wishart
Jock Wishart is best known for setting a new world record for circumnavigation of the globe in a powered vessel and for organising and leading the Polar Race.
Jock Wishart is best known for setting a new world record for circumnavigation of the globe in a powered vessel and for organising and leading the Polar Race.
Johan Peter Koch
Johan Peter Koch (1870 - 1928) was a Danish captain and explorer of the Arctic dependencies of Denmark, born at Vestenskov.
Johan Peter Koch (1870 - 1928) was a Danish captain and explorer of the Arctic dependencies of Denmark, born at Vestenskov.
John Cunningham (explorer)
John Cunningham, known in Danish as Hans Køning, was a Scottish explorer who became a captain in the Danish navy in 1603.
John Cunningham, known in Danish as Hans Køning, was a Scottish explorer who became a captain in the Danish navy in 1603.
John Davis (English explorer)
John Davis or Davys was one of the chief English navigators and explorers under Elizabeth I, especially in the Arctic and Far East.
John Davis or Davys was one of the chief English navigators and explorers under Elizabeth I, especially in the Arctic and Far East.
John Franklin
Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin KCH FRGS RN was a British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer.
Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin KCH FRGS RN was a British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer.
John Hornby
John Hornby (1880-1927) was an English explorer best known for his expeditions in the Arctic region, notably in the "barren lands" in the Northwest Territory of Canada.
John Hornby (1880-1927) was an English explorer best known for his expeditions in the Arctic region, notably in the "barren lands" in the Northwest Territory of Canada.
John Johnson (explorer)
John Johnson was an Arctic explorer and World War II veteran.
John Johnson was an Arctic explorer and World War II veteran.
John Rae (explorer)
John Rae (Inuktitut: Aglooka ᐊᒡᓘᑲ English: “He who takes long strides”; 30 September 1813 – 22 July 1893) was a Scottish doctor who explored Northern Canada, surve...
John Rae (Inuktitut: Aglooka ᐊᒡᓘᑲ English: “He who takes long strides”; 30 September 1813 – 22 July 1893) was a Scottish doctor who explored Northern Canada, surve...
John Richardson (naturalist)
Sir John Richardson (November 5, 1787 – June 5, 1865) was a Scottish naval surgeon, naturalist and arctic explorer.
Sir John Richardson (November 5, 1787 – June 5, 1865) was a Scottish naval surgeon, naturalist and arctic explorer.
John Ross (Arctic explorer)
Sir John Ross, CB, (24 June 1777 – 30 August 1856) was a Scottish rear admiral and Arctic explorer.
Sir John Ross, CB, (24 June 1777 – 30 August 1856) was a Scottish rear admiral and Arctic explorer.
John Torrington
Petty Officer John Shaw Torrington (1825 — 1 January 1846) was an explorer and Royal Navy stoker.
Petty Officer John Shaw Torrington (1825 — 1 January 1846) was an explorer and Royal Navy stoker.
Jon Bowermaster
Jon Bowermaster— is a noted oceans expert, award-winning journalist, author, filmmaker, adventurer and six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council.
Jon Bowermaster— is a noted oceans expert, award-winning journalist, author, filmmaker, adventurer and six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council.
Jonas Poole
Jonas Poole (bap. 1566 – 1612) was an early 17th century English explorer, sealer, and whaler.
Jonas Poole (bap. 1566 – 1612) was an early 17th century English explorer, sealer, and whaler.
Joris Carolus
Joris Carolus was a Dutch cartographer and explorer.
Joris Carolus was a Dutch cartographer and explorer.
Joseph O. Fletcher
Joseph Otis Fletcher (May 16, 1920 – July 6, 2008) was an American Air Force pilot and polar explorer.
Joseph Otis Fletcher (May 16, 1920 – July 6, 2008) was an American Air Force pilot and polar explorer.
Josephine Diebitsch Peary
Josephine Cecilia Diebitsch Peary was an American author and arctic explorer.
Josephine Cecilia Diebitsch Peary was an American author and arctic explorer.
Josée Auclair
Josée Auclair (born May 20, 1962 in Sherbrooke, Quebec) is a Canadian explorer.
Josée Auclair (born May 20, 1962 in Sherbrooke, Quebec) is a Canadian explorer.
Jules de Blosseville
Jules-Alphonse-René Poret baron de Blosseville (born 29 July 1802 in Rouen - deceased 1833 in the Denmark Strait) was a French naval officer, geographer and explorer.
Jules-Alphonse-René Poret baron de Blosseville (born 29 July 1802 in Rouen - deceased 1833 in the Denmark Strait) was a French naval officer, geographer and explorer.
Julius von Payer
Julius Johannes Ludovicus Ritter von Payer (2 September 1841 – 19 August 1915) was an Austro-Hungarian arctic explorer and an Arctic landscape artist.
Julius Johannes Ludovicus Ritter von Payer (2 September 1841 – 19 August 1915) was an Austro-Hungarian arctic explorer and an Arctic landscape artist.
Karl Ernst von Baer
Karl Ernst Ritter von Baer, Edler von Huthorn also known in Russia as Karl Maksimovich Baer was an Estonian naturalist, biologist, geologist, meteorologist, geographer, a founding father o...
Karl Ernst Ritter von Baer, Edler von Huthorn also known in Russia as Karl Maksimovich Baer was an Estonian naturalist, biologist, geologist, meteorologist, geographer, a founding father o...
Karl Weyprecht
Karl Weyprecht, also spelt Carl Weyprecht, (8 September 1838 – 2 March 1881) was an Austro-Hungarian explorer.
Karl Weyprecht, also spelt Carl Weyprecht, (8 September 1838 – 2 March 1881) was an Austro-Hungarian explorer.
Khariton Laptev
Khariton Prokofievich Laptev (Харитон Прокофьевич Лаптев) (1700–1763) was a Russian naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Khariton Prokofievich Laptev (Харитон Прокофьевич Лаптев) (1700–1763) was a Russian naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Knud Rasmussen
Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen (June 7, 1879 – December 21, 1933) was a Danish polar explorer and anthropologist.
Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen (June 7, 1879 – December 21, 1933) was a Danish polar explorer and anthropologist.
Knut Frænkel
Knut Hjalmar Ferdinand Frænkel (born 14 February 1870, died probably at the end of October 1897) was a Swedish engineer and arctic explorer who perished in the Arctic balloon expedition of 1897 ...
Knut Hjalmar Ferdinand Frænkel (born 14 February 1870, died probably at the end of October 1897) was a Swedish engineer and arctic explorer who perished in the Arctic balloon expedition of 1897 ...
Konstantin Badygin
Captain Konstantin Sergeyevich Badygin, sometimes also transliterated "Badigin", was a Soviet naval officer, explorer, author, and scientist.
Captain Konstantin Sergeyevich Badygin, sometimes also transliterated "Badigin", was a Soviet naval officer, explorer, author, and scientist.
Lauge Koch
Lauge Koch (1892–1964) was a Danish geologist and Arctic explorer.
Lauge Koch (1892–1964) was a Danish geologist and Arctic explorer.
Lawrence Wager
Lawrence Rickard Wager, commonly known as Bill Wager, (5 February 1904 – 20 November 1965) was a British geologist, explorer and mountaineer, described as "one of the finest geological thi...
Lawrence Rickard Wager, commonly known as Bill Wager, (5 February 1904 – 20 November 1965) was a British geologist, explorer and mountaineer, described as "one of the finest geological thi...
Lewis Gordon Pugh
Lewis Gordon Pugh, OIG is a British environmental campaigner, maritime lawyer and endurance swimmer.
Lewis Gordon Pugh, OIG is a British environmental campaigner, maritime lawyer and endurance swimmer.
Louise Boyd
Louise Arner Boyd was an American explorer of Greenland and the Arctic, who wrote extensively of her explorations, and in 1955 became the first woman to fly over the North Pole privately charter...
Louise Arner Boyd was an American explorer of Greenland and the Arctic, who wrote extensively of her explorations, and in 1955 became the first woman to fly over the North Pole privately charter...
Luke Foxe
Luke Foxe (or Fox) (20 October 1586 – c. 15 July 1635) was an English explorer, born in Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire, who searched for the Northwest Passage across North America.
Luke Foxe (or Fox) (20 October 1586 – c. 15 July 1635) was an English explorer, born in Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire, who searched for the Northwest Passage across North America.
Maria Pronchishcheva
Maria Pronchishcheva (Мария Прончищева, 1710 - 23 September 1736) - a Russian explorer.
Maria Pronchishcheva (Мария Прончищева, 1710 - 23 September 1736) - a Russian explorer.
Martin Frobisher
Sir Martin Frobisher was an English seaman who made three voyages to the New World to look for the Northwest Passage.
Sir Martin Frobisher was an English seaman who made three voyages to the New World to look for the Northwest Passage.
Matthew Henson
Matthew Alexander Henson was an African American explorer and associate of Robert Peary on various expeditions, the most famous being a 1909 expedition during which he may have been the first pe...
Matthew Alexander Henson was an African American explorer and associate of Robert Peary on various expeditions, the most famous being a 1909 expedition during which he may have been the first pe...
Mikhail Lavrov
Mikhail Andrianovich Lavrov (Лавров, Михаил Андрианович) (1799–1882) was a Russian rear-admiral and Arctic explorer.
Mikhail Andrianovich Lavrov (Лавров, Михаил Андрианович) (1799–1882) was a Russian rear-admiral and Arctic explorer.
Mikhail Sidorov
Mikhail Konstantinovich Sidorov (Михаил Константинович Сидоров) (1823, Arkhangelsk – July 11, 1887, Aachen) was a Siberian goldmine owner.
Mikhail Konstantinovich Sidorov (Михаил Константинович Сидоров) (1823, Arkhangelsk – July 11, 1887, Aachen) was a Siberian goldmine owner.
Mikhail Vasilyev
Mikhail Nikolayevich Vasilyev (Михаил Николаевич Васильев) (1770 - June 23, 1847) was a Russian explorer and vice admiral of the Imperial Russian Navy.
Mikhail Nikolayevich Vasilyev (Михаил Николаевич Васильев) (1770 - June 23, 1847) was a Russian explorer and vice admiral of the Imperial Russian Navy.
Morten Wormskjold
Morten Wormskjold was a Danish botanist and explorer.
Morten Wormskjold was a Danish botanist and explorer.
Murray A. Wiener
Murray A. Weiner (1909 - xxxx) was a Polar Explorer and photographer.
Murray A. Weiner (1909 - xxxx) was a Polar Explorer and photographer.
Nikifor Begichev
Nikifor Alekseevich Begichev (Bigichev) (Никифор Алексеевич Бегичев (Бигичев) (February 7 (N.S. February 19), 1874 – May 18, 1927) was a Russian seaman and polar explorer.
Nikifor Alekseevich Begichev (Bigichev) (Никифор Алексеевич Бегичев (Бигичев) (February 7 (N.S. February 19), 1874 – May 18, 1927) was a Russian seaman and polar explorer.
Nikita Shalaurov
Nikita Shalaurov (Никита Шалауров) (? - 1764) was a merchant from Veliky Ustyug, Russia and an Arctic explorer.
Nikita Shalaurov (Никита Шалауров) (? - 1764) was a merchant from Veliky Ustyug, Russia and an Arctic explorer.
Nikolai Kolomeitsev
Nikolai Nikolaevich Kolomeitsev, also spelt Kolomeytsev (Николай Николаевич Коломейцев) (16 July 1867 (near Kherson, Ukraine) - 1944 in Paris) was a Ukrainian Russian naval officer and exp...
Nikolai Nikolaevich Kolomeitsev, also spelt Kolomeytsev (Николай Николаевич Коломейцев) (16 July 1867 (near Kherson, Ukraine) - 1944 in Paris) was a Ukrainian Russian naval officer and exp...
Nikolay Urvantsev
Nikolay Nikolayevich Urvantsev (Николай Николаевич Урванцев; – 20 February 1985) was a Soviet geologist and explorer.
Nikolay Nikolayevich Urvantsev (Николай Николаевич Урванцев; – 20 February 1985) was a Soviet geologist and explorer.
Nils Gustaf Ekholm
Nils Gustaf Ekholm (9 October 1848 – 5 April 1923) was a Swedish meteorologist who led a Swedish geophysical expedition to Spitsbergen in 1882–1883.
Nils Gustaf Ekholm (9 October 1848 – 5 April 1923) was a Swedish meteorologist who led a Swedish geophysical expedition to Spitsbergen in 1882–1883.
Nils Strindberg
Nils Strindberg (1872–1897) was a Swedish photographer who was one of the three members of S. A. Andrée's ill-fated Arctic balloon expedition of 1897.
Nils Strindberg (1872–1897) was a Swedish photographer who was one of the three members of S. A. Andrée's ill-fated Arctic balloon expedition of 1897.
Ohthere of Hålogaland
Ohthere of Hålogaland (Ottar fra Hålogaland) was a Viking adventurer from Hålogaland.
Ohthere of Hålogaland (Ottar fra Hålogaland) was a Viking adventurer from Hålogaland.
Oscar Dickson
Oscar Dickson, or Oskar Dickson (born December 2, 1823 in Göteborg, Sweden - died June 6, 1897 at his estate at Almnäs, close to Stockholm) was a Swedish magnate, bulk merchant, industrial...
Oscar Dickson, or Oskar Dickson (born December 2, 1823 in Göteborg, Sweden - died June 6, 1897 at his estate at Almnäs, close to Stockholm) was a Swedish magnate, bulk merchant, industrial...
Otto Sverdrup
Otto Neumann Knoph Sverdrup (31 October 1854, Bindal, Helgeland – 26 November 1930) was a Norwegian sailor and Arctic explorer.
Otto Neumann Knoph Sverdrup (31 October 1854, Bindal, Helgeland – 26 November 1930) was a Norwegian sailor and Arctic explorer.
Paul Landry
Paul Landry M.B. (born September 6, 1955) is a French-Canadian polar explorer, author, and adventurer who is the only paid man to ever reach three Geographical poles in a single year.
Paul Landry M.B. (born September 6, 1955) is a French-Canadian polar explorer, author, and adventurer who is the only paid man to ever reach three Geographical poles in a single year.
Peder Olsen Walløe
Peder Olsen Walløe (1716–27 April 1793) was a Dano-Norwegian Arctic explorer most noted for his historic exploration of the former Norse settlements on Greenland.
Peder Olsen Walløe (1716–27 April 1793) was a Dano-Norwegian Arctic explorer most noted for his historic exploration of the former Norse settlements on Greenland.
Pelham Aldrich
Pelham Aldrich CVO (8 December 1844 – 12 November 1930) was a Royal Navy officer and explorer, who became Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Docks.
Pelham Aldrich CVO (8 December 1844 – 12 November 1930) was a Royal Navy officer and explorer, who became Admiral Superintendent of Portsmouth Docks.
Pen Hadow
Rupert Nigel Pendrill Hadow known as Pen Hadow, (born 26 February 1962), is founding director of Geo Mission Ltd, an environmental sponsorship organisation, and British polar guide and exp...
Rupert Nigel Pendrill Hadow known as Pen Hadow, (born 26 February 1962), is founding director of Geo Mission Ltd, an environmental sponsorship organisation, and British polar guide and exp...
Peter Tessem and Paul Knutsen
Peter Tessem and Paul Knutsen were two young men from Norway who went with fellow Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen on his 1918 Arctic expedition aboard ship Maud.
Peter Tessem and Paul Knutsen were two young men from Norway who went with fellow Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen on his 1918 Arctic expedition aboard ship Maud.
Peter Warren Dease
Peter Warren Dease (January 1, 1788 – January 17, 1863) was a Canadian fur trader and arctic explorer.
Peter Warren Dease (January 1, 1788 – January 17, 1863) was a Canadian fur trader and arctic explorer.
Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi
Prince Luigi Amedeo Giuseppe Maria Ferdinando Francesco di Savoia-Aosta, Duke of the Abruzzi, was an Italian nobleman, mountaineer and explorer of the royal House of Savoy.
Prince Luigi Amedeo Giuseppe Maria Ferdinando Francesco di Savoia-Aosta, Duke of the Abruzzi, was an Italian nobleman, mountaineer and explorer of the royal House of Savoy.
Pyotr Anjou
Pyotr Fyodorovich Anjou, was an Arctic explorer and an admiral of the Imperial Russian Navy Anjou's grandfather was a Frenchman who entered the service of Russia in the middle of the 18th Century.
Pyotr Fyodorovich Anjou, was an Arctic explorer and an admiral of the Imperial Russian Navy Anjou's grandfather was a Frenchman who entered the service of Russia in the middle of the 18th Century.
Pyotr Shirshov
Pyotr Petrovich Shirshov (Пётр Петрович Ширшов) (December 25 (O.S. December 12), 1905, Ekaterinoslav (today Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine) - February 17, 1953, Moscow) was a Ukrainian Soviet oceanogra...
Pyotr Petrovich Shirshov (Пётр Петрович Ширшов) (December 25 (O.S. December 12), 1905, Ekaterinoslav (today Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine) - February 17, 1953, Moscow) was a Ukrainian Soviet oceanogra...
Pytheas
Pytheas of Massalia or (using the Latin form) Massilia (Ancient Greek Πυθέας ὁ Μασσαλιώτης) (4th century BC), was a Greek geographer and explorer from the Greek colony, Massalia (modern da...
Pytheas of Massalia or (using the Latin form) Massilia (Ancient Greek Πυθέας ὁ Μασσαλιώτης) (4th century BC), was a Greek geographer and explorer from the Greek colony, Massalia (modern da...
Ralph Plaisted
Ralph Plaisted (30 September 1927 – 8 September 2008) and his three companions, Walt Pederson, Gerry Pitzl and Jean-Luc Bombardier, are regarded by most polar authorities to be the first to succ...
Ralph Plaisted (30 September 1927 – 8 September 2008) and his three companions, Walt Pederson, Gerry Pitzl and Jean-Luc Bombardier, are regarded by most polar authorities to be the first to succ...
Reginald Koettlitz
Reginald Koettlitz (1860 - 1916) was a British physician and polar explorer.
Reginald Koettlitz (1860 - 1916) was a British physician and polar explorer.
Richard Chancellor
Richard Chancellor (died 1556) was an English explorer and navigator; the first to penetrate to the White Sea and establish relations with Russia.
Richard Chancellor (died 1556) was an English explorer and navigator; the first to penetrate to the White Sea and establish relations with Russia.
Richard Collinson
Sir Richard Collinson (7 November 1811 – 13 September 1883) was an English naval officer and explorer of the Arctic.
Sir Richard Collinson (7 November 1811 – 13 September 1883) was an English naval officer and explorer of the Arctic.
Richard Profit
Richard (Rich) Profit (born 1974) is an English mountaineer, sailor, a former British Army officer and polar adventurer.
Richard (Rich) Profit (born 1974) is an English mountaineer, sailor, a former British Army officer and polar adventurer.
Richard Weber
Richard Weber (born June 9, 1959 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian Arctic and polar adventurer.
Richard Weber (born June 9, 1959 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian Arctic and polar adventurer.
Robert Bartlett (explorer)
Captain Robert(Bob) Abram Bartlett (August 15, 1875 – April 28, 1946) was a Newfoundland navigator and Arctic explorer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Captain Robert(Bob) Abram Bartlett (August 15, 1875 – April 28, 1946) was a Newfoundland navigator and Arctic explorer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Robert Bylot
Robert Bylot was a 17th-century explorer who made four voyages to the Arctic.
Robert Bylot was a 17th-century explorer who made four voyages to the Arctic.
Robert Fotherby
Robert Fotherby (died 1646) was an early 17th century English explorer and whaler.
Robert Fotherby (died 1646) was an early 17th century English explorer and whaler.
Robert McClure
Sir Robert John Le Mesurier McClure (or M'Clure) (28 January 1807 – 17 October 1873) was an Irish explorer of the Arctic.
Sir Robert John Le Mesurier McClure (or M'Clure) (28 January 1807 – 17 October 1873) was an Irish explorer of the Arctic.
Robert McCormick (explorer)
Robert McCormick (22 July 1800 – 25 October 1890) was a British Royal Navy surgeon, explorer and naturalist.
Robert McCormick (22 July 1800 – 25 October 1890) was a British Royal Navy surgeon, explorer and naturalist.
Robert Neal Rudmose-Brown
Robert Neal Rudmose-Brown was an academic botanist and polar explorer.
Robert Neal Rudmose-Brown was an academic botanist and polar explorer.
Robert Peary
Robert Edwin Peary, Sr. was an American explorer who claimed to have led the first expedition, on April 6, 1909, to reach the geographic North Pole.
Robert Edwin Peary, Sr. was an American explorer who claimed to have led the first expedition, on April 6, 1909, to reach the geographic North Pole.
Robert Stein (explorer)
Dr. Robert Stein (1857−1917) was a Prussian-American arctic explorer, writer and interpreter of Eskimo languages.
Dr. Robert Stein (1857−1917) was a Prussian-American arctic explorer, writer and interpreter of Eskimo languages.
Rochfort Maguire
Commodore Rochfort Maguire (Died 29 June 1867) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Captain of HMS Plover from 1852 to 1853 during the Franklin Search Expedition.
Commodore Rochfort Maguire (Died 29 June 1867) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Captain of HMS Plover from 1852 to 1853 during the Franklin Search Expedition.
Rosie Stancer
Rosie Stancer née Clayton is a polar adventurer who, since 1996, has embarked on major polar expeditions of increasing severity and commitment.
Rosie Stancer née Clayton is a polar adventurer who, since 1996, has embarked on major polar expeditions of increasing severity and commitment.
Ross Gilmore Marvin
Ross Gilmore Marvin was an Arctic explorer who took part in Robert Peary's 1905-1906 and 1908-1909 expeditions.
Ross Gilmore Marvin was an Arctic explorer who took part in Robert Peary's 1905-1906 and 1908-1909 expeditions.
Roy Fitzsimmons
Roy Fitzsimmons (1916 - May 5, 1945) was an American Polar Explorer and Geophysicist.
Roy Fitzsimmons (1916 - May 5, 1945) was an American Polar Explorer and Geophysicist.
Roy Koerner
Roy Koerner MBE was a Polar explorer who participated in what the then Prime Minister, Harold Wilson described as "a feat of endurance and courage which ranks with any in polar history", and Pri...
Roy Koerner MBE was a Polar explorer who participated in what the then Prime Minister, Harold Wilson described as "a feat of endurance and courage which ranks with any in polar history", and Pri...
Rudolf Samoylovich
Rudolf Lazarevich Samoylovich was a Soviet polar explorer, professor, and doctor of geographic sciences.
Rudolf Lazarevich Samoylovich was a Soviet polar explorer, professor, and doctor of geographic sciences.
Salomon August Andrée
Salomon August Andrée (October 18, 1854, Gränna, Småland – October 1897), during his lifetime most often known as S. A. Andrée, was a Swedish engineer, physicist, aeronaut and polar explor...
Salomon August Andrée (October 18, 1854, Gränna, Småland – October 1897), during his lifetime most often known as S. A. Andrée, was a Swedish engineer, physicist, aeronaut and polar explor...
Semion Chelyuskin
Semyon Ivanovich Chelyuskin (Семён Иванович Челюскин) (c.
Semyon Ivanovich Chelyuskin (Семён Иванович Челюскин) (c.
Shintaro Ishihara
Shintaro Ishihara is a Japanese author and politician.
Shintaro Ishihara is a Japanese author and politician.
Shintarō Ishihara
Shintarō Ishihara is a Japanese author, actor, politician and the governor of Tokyo since 1999.
Shintarō Ishihara is a Japanese author, actor, politician and the governor of Tokyo since 1999.
Sigurd Scott Hansen
The Scott Hansen Islands (Острова Скотт-Гансена, Ostrova Skott-Gansena) is a group of three small islands covered with tundra vegetation.
The Scott Hansen Islands (Острова Скотт-Гансена, Ostrova Skott-Gansena) is a group of three small islands covered with tundra vegetation.
Sir Henry Gore-Booth, 5th Baronet
Sir Henry William Gore-Booth, 5th Baronet, was a notable Arctic explorer, adventurer and landowner from Lissadell House, Sligo, Ireland.
Sir Henry William Gore-Booth, 5th Baronet, was a notable Arctic explorer, adventurer and landowner from Lissadell House, Sligo, Ireland.
Sir Martin Lindsay, 1st Baronet
Sir Martin Alexander Lindsay, 1st Baronet, CBE, DSO (22 August 1905 – 5 May 1981) was a British army officer and explorer.
Sir Martin Alexander Lindsay, 1st Baronet, CBE, DSO (22 August 1905 – 5 May 1981) was a British army officer and explorer.
Stepan Malygin
Stepan Gavrilovich Malygin (Степан Гаврилович Малыгин) (died August 1, 1764) was a Russian Arctic explorer.
Stepan Gavrilovich Malygin (Степан Гаврилович Малыгин) (died August 1, 1764) was a Russian Arctic explorer.
Steven Bennet
Steven (or Stephen) Bennet was an early 17th century explorer, sealer, and whaler.
Steven (or Stephen) Bennet was an early 17th century explorer, sealer, and whaler.
Steven Borough
Steven Borough (September 25, 1525 – July 12, 1584), English navigator, was born at Northam, Devon.
Steven Borough (September 25, 1525 – July 12, 1584), English navigator, was born at Northam, Devon.
Tarka L'Herpiniere
Tarka Michel Bernard L'Herpiniere, (born 19 September 1981) is a British explorer, ultra endurance athlete, motivational speaker and film maker who holds several endurance records.
Tarka Michel Bernard L'Herpiniere, (born 19 September 1981) is a British explorer, ultra endurance athlete, motivational speaker and film maker who holds several endurance records.
Theodor Lerner
Theodor Lerner (10 April 1866 – 12 May 1931) was a German journalist and polar explorer who conducted several expeditions to Svalbard.
Theodor Lerner (10 April 1866 – 12 May 1931) was a German journalist and polar explorer who conducted several expeditions to Svalbard.
Therkel Mathiassen
Therkel Mathiassen (5 September 1892 in Favrbo, Denmark— 14 March 1967) was an archaeologist, anthropologist, cartographer, and ethnographer notable for his scientific study of the Arctic.
Therkel Mathiassen (5 September 1892 in Favrbo, Denmark— 14 March 1967) was an archaeologist, anthropologist, cartographer, and ethnographer notable for his scientific study of the Arctic.
Thomas Allison (explorer)
Thomas Allison (fl. 1697), was an Arctic voyager.
Thomas Allison (fl. 1697), was an Arctic voyager.
Thomas Button
Sir Thomas Button was a Welsh officer of the Royal Navy and explorer who in 1612–1613 commanded an expedition that unsuccessfully attempted to locate explorer Henry Hudson and to navigate ...
Sir Thomas Button was a Welsh officer of the Royal Navy and explorer who in 1612–1613 commanded an expedition that unsuccessfully attempted to locate explorer Henry Hudson and to navigate ...
Thomas James (sea captain)
Captain Thomas James was a Welsh sea captain, notable as a navigator and explorer, who set out to discover the Northwest Passage, the hoped for ocean route around the top of North America to Asia.
Captain Thomas James was a Welsh sea captain, notable as a navigator and explorer, who set out to discover the Northwest Passage, the hoped for ocean route around the top of North America to Asia.
Thomas Marmaduke
Thomas Marmaduke was an English explorer, sealer, and whaler in the early 17th century.
Thomas Marmaduke was an English explorer, sealer, and whaler in the early 17th century.
Thomas Simpson (explorer)
Thomas Simpson (July 2, 1808 – June 14, 1840) was an arctic explorer, Hudson's Bay Company agent and cousin of HBC governor Sir George Simpson.
Thomas Simpson (July 2, 1808 – June 14, 1840) was an arctic explorer, Hudson's Bay Company agent and cousin of HBC governor Sir George Simpson.
Thomas Vilhelm Garde
Thomas Vilhelm Garde (22 October 1859- 24 June 1926) was a Danish naval officer, distinguished for his explorations in Greenland.
Thomas Vilhelm Garde (22 October 1859- 24 June 1926) was a Danish naval officer, distinguished for his explorations in Greenland.
Tina Sjögren
Tina Sjögren is the first woman to have completed the Three Poles Challenge − climbing Mount Everest and going to the North and South poles − in 2002.
Tina Sjögren is the first woman to have completed the Three Poles Challenge − climbing Mount Everest and going to the North and South poles − in 2002.
Torry Larsen
Torry Larsen (born 11 April 1971 in Ålesund) is a Norwegian adventurer and Arctic explorer.
Torry Larsen (born 11 April 1971 in Ålesund) is a Norwegian adventurer and Arctic explorer.
Uriel Sebree
Uriel Sebree (February 20, 1848 – August 6, 1922) was a career officer in the United States Navy.
Uriel Sebree (February 20, 1848 – August 6, 1922) was a career officer in the United States Navy.
Valerian Albanov
Valerian Ivanovich Albanov (Валериан Иванович Альбанов) (1881 - 1919) was a Russian navigator, best known for being one of only two survivors of the ill-fated Brusilov Expedition of 1912.
Valerian Ivanovich Albanov (Валериан Иванович Альбанов) (1881 - 1919) was a Russian navigator, best known for being one of only two survivors of the ill-fated Brusilov Expedition of 1912.
Vasili Pronchishchev
Vasili Vasilyevich Pronchishchev (Василий Васильевич Прончищев) (1702–) was a Russian explorer.
Vasili Vasilyevich Pronchishchev (Василий Васильевич Прончищев) (1702–) was a Russian explorer.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Vilhjalmur Stefansson (Vilhjálmur Stefánsson) (November 3, 1879 – August 26, 1962) was a Canadian Arctic explorer and ethnologist.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson (Vilhjálmur Stefánsson) (November 3, 1879 – August 26, 1962) was a Canadian Arctic explorer and ethnologist.
Vladimir Voronin (captain)
Vladimir Ivanovich Voronin was a Soviet Navy captain, born in Sumsky Posad, in the present Republic of Karelia, Russia.
Vladimir Ivanovich Voronin was a Soviet Navy captain, born in Sumsky Posad, in the present Republic of Karelia, Russia.
Vladimir Wiese
Professor Vladimir Yulyevich Vize, was a Russian scientist of German descent who devoted his life to the study of the Arctic ice pack.
Professor Vladimir Yulyevich Vize, was a Russian scientist of German descent who devoted his life to the study of the Arctic ice pack.
Waldo K. Lyon
Dr. Waldo K. Lyon (May 19, 1914 – May 5, 1998) was the founder and chief research scientist for the U.S. Navy of the Arctic Submarine Laboratory at the Naval Electronics Laboratory.
Dr. Waldo K. Lyon (May 19, 1914 – May 5, 1998) was the founder and chief research scientist for the U.S. Navy of the Arctic Submarine Laboratory at the Naval Electronics Laboratory.
Wally Herbert
Sir Walter William "Wally" Herbert (24 October 1934 – 12 June 2007) was a British polar explorer, writer and artist.
Sir Walter William "Wally" Herbert (24 October 1934 – 12 June 2007) was a British polar explorer, writer and artist.
Wilhelm August Graah
Wilhelm August Graah (1793–1863) was a Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Wilhelm August Graah (1793–1863) was a Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Will Steger
Will Steger (born August 27, 1944 in Richfield, Minnesota) is a prominent spokesperson for the understanding and preservation of the Arctic and has led some of the most significant feats in the ...
Will Steger (born August 27, 1944 in Richfield, Minnesota) is a prominent spokesperson for the understanding and preservation of the Arctic and has led some of the most significant feats in the ...
Willem Barentsz
Willem Barentsz was a Dutch navigator, cartographer and explorer, and a leader of early expeditions to the far north.
Willem Barentsz was a Dutch navigator, cartographer and explorer, and a leader of early expeditions to the far north.
William Edward Parry
Sir William Edward Parry (19 December 1790 – 8 or 9 July 1855) was an English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer, who in 1827 attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole.
Sir William Edward Parry (19 December 1790 – 8 or 9 July 1855) was an English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer, who in 1827 attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole.
William Henry Gilder
William Henry Gilder (16 August 1838–1900), was an American soldier, journalist, explorer and writer.
William Henry Gilder (16 August 1838–1900), was an American soldier, journalist, explorer and writer.
William Hulme Hooper
Lt. William Hulme Hooper (1827–1854) served on the HMS Plover under Commander T.E.L. Moore, which sailed out of Plymouth, England in 1848 on a mission to find the lost remains of John Frankl...
Lt. William Hulme Hooper (1827–1854) served on the HMS Plover under Commander T.E.L. Moore, which sailed out of Plymouth, England in 1848 on a mission to find the lost remains of John Frankl...
William Parker Snow
William Parker Snow was a minor Arctic explorer, writer and mariner.
William Parker Snow was a minor Arctic explorer, writer and mariner.
William Parry (explorer)
Sir William Edward Parry was an English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer, who in 1827 attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole.
Sir William Edward Parry was an English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer, who in 1827 attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole.
William Penny
William Penny (1809 - Aberdeen 1892) was a Scottish captain.
William Penny (1809 - Aberdeen 1892) was a Scottish captain.
William Pershing Benedict
Lieutenant Colonel William Pershing Benedict (1928 – August 31, 1974) was an American pilot from California.
Lieutenant Colonel William Pershing Benedict (1928 – August 31, 1974) was an American pilot from California.
William Scoresby
William Scoresby (5 October 1789 – 21 March 1857), was an English Arctic explorer, scientist and clergyman.
William Scoresby (5 October 1789 – 21 March 1857), was an English Arctic explorer, scientist and clergyman.
Yakov Gakkel
Yakov Yakovlevich Gakkel was a Soviet oceanographer, doctor of geographical sciences, professor, director of the geography department of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, son of a sci...
Yakov Yakovlevich Gakkel was a Soviet oceanographer, doctor of geographical sciences, professor, director of the geography department of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, son of a sci...
Yakov Permyakov
Yakov Permyakov (Russian: Пермяков, Яков) (died 1712) was a Russian seafarer, explorer, merchant, and Cossack.
Yakov Permyakov (Russian: Пермяков, Яков) (died 1712) was a Russian seafarer, explorer, merchant, and Cossack.
Yevgeny Fyodorov
Yevgeny Konstantinovich Fyodorov was a Soviet geophysicist, statesman, public figure, academician, and Hero of the Soviet Union.
Yevgeny Konstantinovich Fyodorov was a Soviet geophysicist, statesman, public figure, academician, and Hero of the Soviet Union.
Yevgeny Korotkevich
Yevgeny Sergeyevich Korotkevich was a Soviet scientist and polar explorer, Hero of Socialist Labor, and Doctor of Geographical Sciences.
Yevgeny Sergeyevich Korotkevich was a Soviet scientist and polar explorer, Hero of Socialist Labor, and Doctor of Geographical Sciences.