User:Lemnaminor/Henryk Arctowski
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Henryk Arctowski (15 July 1871–21 February 1958; Polish pronunciation: [ˈxɛnrɨk art͡sˈtɔfskʲi]) was a Polish scientist and explorer. Living in exile for a large part of his life, he was one of the first persons to winter in Antarctica and became an internationally renowned meteorologist. He was instrumental in restoring Polish independence after the First World War. Several geographical features, the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station and a medal of the National Academy of Sciences are named in his honor.
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Henryk Arctowski | |
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Born | (1871-07-21)July 21, 1871 |
Died | February 21, 1958(1958-02-21) (aged 86) |
Resting place | Powązki Cemetery, Warsaw |
Nationality | Poland |
Known for | in charge of scientific observations on the Belgian Antarctic Expedition |
Spouse | Arian Jane Addy |
Scientific career | |
Fields | oceanography, geology, geophysics |
Institutions | University of Liège, New York Public Library, Jan Kazimierz University, Smithsonian Institution |
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