Robert Peary
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Summary
Robert Peary was born on May 6, 1856[1], in Cresson[2]. He died on February 20, 1920[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], military officer[6], researcher[7], science fiction writer[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,935 views/month, #6,819 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[11]
- Father: Charles Nutter Peary[12]
- Mother: Mary Webster Wiley Peary[13]
- Spouse: Josephine Diebitsch Peary[14]
- Child: Marie Ahnighito Peary[15], Robert Peary Jr.[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Field of work: polar region[18]
- Educated at: Bowdoin College[19], Portland High School[20]
- Award received: Patron’s Medal[21], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[22], Cullum Geographical Medal[23], Charles P. Daly Medal[24], Hubbard Medal[25], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Livingstone Medal[27]
- Member of: Phi Beta Kappa Society[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Military branch: United States Navy[30]
- Commons category: Robert Peary[31]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[32]
- Archives at: McGill University Archives[33]
- Family name: Peary[34]
- Given name: Robert[35], Edwin[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Peary[37]
- Commons gallery: Robert Edwin Peary[38]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Library of the World's Best Literature[40], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[42], The New Student's Reference Work[43], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 9[44], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[45]
- Participant in: Peary Expedition to Greenland (1895)[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Peary include Peary Land[47], a peninsula[48], in Greenland[49]; USS Robert E. Peary[50], a frigate[51]; Peary[52], an impact crater[53]; and Mount Peary[54], a mountain[55].
Why It Matters
Robert Peary has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He is credited with the discovery of Kaffeklubben Island[58], an island[59], in Greenland[60]; Cape Morris Jesup[61], a cape[62], in Greenland[63]; and Ahnighito[64], an iron meteorite[65]. Entities named for him include Peary Land[47], a peninsula[48], in Greenland[49]; USS Robert E. Peary[50], a frigate[51]; Peary[52], an impact crater[53]; and Mount Peary[54], a mountain[55].
FAQs
Where was Robert Peary born?
Robert Peary's place of birth was Cresson[2].
Where did Robert Peary die?
Robert Peary passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were Robert Peary's parents?
Robert Peary's father was Charles Nutter Peary[12]. Robert Peary's mother was Mary Webster Wiley Peary[13].
Who was Robert Peary married to?
Robert Peary's spouses include Josephine Diebitsch Peary[14].
What did Robert Peary do for work?
Robert Peary worked as an explorer[5], military officer[6], researcher[7], science fiction writer[8], and botanical collector[9].
Where did Robert Peary go to school?
Robert Peary was educated at Bowdoin College[19] and Portland High School[20].
What awards did Robert Peary receive?
Honors received include Patron’s Medal[21], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[22], Cullum Geographical Medal[23], and Charles P. Daly Medal[24].
What did Robert Peary discover?
Robert Peary is credited as discoverer of Kaffeklubben Island[58], Cape Morris Jesup[61], and Ahnighito[64].