Edwin Peary
explorer from the United States (1856–1920)
1856 — 1920
Quick Facts
Profession
explorer from the United States (1856–1920)
Born
May 6, 1856
Died
1920 (age ~64)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military officer, botanical collector, science fiction writer
United StatesBorn in CressonDied in Washington, D.C.
1856
Born in Cresson (1856-05-06)
1896
AwardCullum Geographical Medal
1898
AwardPatron’s Medal
1902
AwardCharles P. Daly Medal
1903
AwardLivingstone Medal
1906
AwardHubbard Medal
About
Robert Edwin Peary was an American explorer and officer in the United States Navy who made several expeditions to the Arctic in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was long credited as being the discoverer of the geographic North Pole in April 1909, having led the first expedition to have claimed this achievement, although it is now considered unlikely that he actually reached the Pole.
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Who is Edwin Peary?+
Robert Edwin Peary was an American explorer and officer in the United States Navy who made several expeditions to the Arctic in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was long credited as being the discoverer of the geographic North Pole in April 1909, having led the first expedition to have cla
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Peary born?+
Edwin Peary was born on May 6, 1856.
When did Edwin Peary die?+
Edwin Peary died in 1920, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — May 6, 1856
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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