Edward Adrian Wilson

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English polar explorer, ornithologist, natural historian, physician and artist (1872-1912)

Historical FiguresLived 1872 to 1912 · aged 39

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Shackleton, Scott and Wilson, on 2 November 1902Sledge flag used by Wilson in Antarctica during the Discovery Expedition[18]The great ice barrier - looking east from Cape Crozier, 1911 watercolour by WilsonBowers, Wilson and Cherry-GarrardWilson, Bowers and Cherry-Garrard after their returnAt the South Pole: Wilson, Bowers, Evans, Scott and OatesThe statue of Wilson in Cheltenham, 2007

Awards 4

1913Patron’s Medal

1888Murchison Fund

Fellow of the Zoological Society of London

Polar Medal

Connected to Edward 6

Apsley Cherry-GarrardAlso won Polar MedalOswald HeerAlso won Murchison FundRichard Bowdler SharpeAlso won Fellow of the Zoological Society of LondonDoug ScottAlso won Patron’s MedalFrancis GarnierAlso won Patron’s MedalOsbert SalvinAlso won Fellow of the Zoological Society of London

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Historical Figures

Type

Historical Figure

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1872 to 1912 · aged 39

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