# John Oliver La Gorce

> John Oliver La Gorce was an American writer and explorer known for his work in the National Geographic Society. He served as associate editor of the society from 1905 to 1922, vice president from 1922 to 1954, and president from 1954 to 1957, before retiring at the age of 77.

*American writer and explorer (1880-1959)*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/john-oliver-la-gorce

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1880-09-22
- **Died:** 1959-12-23
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

John Oliver La Gorce was an American writer and explorer known for his work in the National Geographic Society. He served as associate editor of the society from 1905 to 1922, vice president from 1922 to 1954, and president from 1954 to 1957, before retiring at the age of 77.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 32.4
- **Momentum:** 15.0

## Sources
- [John Oliver La Gorce](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Oliver_La_Gorce)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19666290)

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