# Frank Oates

> Francis Oates (1840-1875) was a British naturalist, explorer, and uncle of the Antarctic explorer, Lawrence Oates. He was one of the first Europeans to see the Victoria Falls.

*British explorer (1840-1875)*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/frank-oates

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Born:** 1840-04-06
- **Died:** 1875-02-05
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Francis Oates (1840-1875) was a British naturalist, explorer, and uncle of the Antarctic explorer, Lawrence Oates. He was one of the first Europeans to see the Victoria Falls.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.3

## Sources
- [Frank Oates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Oates)
- [Frank Oates](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Oates)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3082752)

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