Washington W. De Long
American polar explorer (1844–1881)
1844 — 1881
Quick Facts
Profession
American polar explorer (1844–1881)
Born
August 22, 1844
Died
1881 (age ~37)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
naval officer, explorer
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Yakutsk Oblast
1844
Born in New York City (1844-08-22)
1881
Died in Yakutsk Oblast
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George Washington De Long was a United States Navy officer and explorer who led the ill-fated Jeannette expedition of 1879–1881, in search of the Open Polar Sea.
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Who is Washington W. De Long?+
George Washington De Long was a United States Navy officer and explorer who led the ill-fated Jeannette expedition of 1879–1881, in search of the Open Polar Sea.
What does the name Washington mean?+
The name Washington means "Washington, Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). Etymology: Washington (the town in Tyne and Wear, northeast England): probably from the - place name *Hwæssa}}, from nocat=1. It was attested in 1096 as Wasindone. Hwæssa is of uncertain origin, said to possibly correspond to t=hunt + t=victory, or possibly related to t=wheat. There are other theories; more on Wikipedia. The surname derives from the town, and most places in the United States are named for George Washington.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Washington W. De Long born?+
Washington W. De Long was born on August 22, 1844.
When did Washington W. De Long die?+
Washington W. De Long died in 1881, at approximately 37 years of age.
Name Meaning
Washington, Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). Etymology: Washington (the town in Tyne and Wear, northeast England): probably from the - place name *Hwæssa}}, from nocat=1. It was attested in 1096 as Wasindone. Hwæssa is of uncertain origin, said to possibly correspond to t=hunt + t=victory, or possibly related to t=wheat. There are other theories; more on Wikipedia. The surname derives from the town, and most places in the United States are named for George Washington.
The name Washington is of Spanish origin, meaning "Washington, Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). Etymology: Washington (the town in Tyne and Wear, northeast England): probably from the - place name *Hwæssa}}, from nocat=1. It was attested in 1096 as Wasindone. Hwæssa is of uncertain origin, said to possibly correspond to t=hunt + t=victory, or possibly related to t=wheat. There are other theories; more on Wikipedia. The surname derives from the town, and most places in the United States are named for George Washington.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Washington — August 22, 1844
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Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
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12 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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