Ernest Wild

British explorer (1879–1918)
Person Human Q362994

Facts

18 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[10]
Date of birth
August 10, 1879
Date of death
March 10, 1918
Place of birth
Skelton-in-Cleveland
Place of death
Kalkara
Occupation
explorer
Award received
Polar Medal[9]
Father
Benjamin Wild[6]
Cause of death
typhoid fever[12]
Family name
Wild[14]
Given name
Ernest[15]
Manner of death
natural causes[16]
Military branch
Royal Navy[11]
Participated in conflict
World War I[13]
🏷️ Also known as
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CWGC person ID
116688
Everyone Remembered ID
116688
Freebase ID
/m/03czkf6
The Peerage person ID
p25552.htm#i255513
WikiTree person ID
Wild-3616

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Summary

Ernest Wild was born on August 10, 1879[1], in Skelton-in-Cleveland[2]. He died on March 10, 1918[3], in Kalkara[4]. He worked as an explorer[5].

FAQs

Where was Ernest Wild born?

Ernest Wild was born in Skelton-in-Cleveland[2].

Where did Ernest Wild die?

Ernest Wild died in Kalkara[4].

Who were Ernest Wild's parents?

Ernest Wild's father was Benjamin Wild[6]. Ernest Wild's mother was Mary Cook[7].

What did Ernest Wild do for work?

Ernest Wild worked as an explorer[5].

What awards did Ernest Wild receive?

Honors received include Polar Medal[9].

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  1. 25w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → explorer
    Manner of death → natural causes
    Instance of → human
    Cause of death → typhoid fever
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