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James Wordie

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Scottish polar explorer (1889-1962)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1889 to 1962 · aged 72
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Sir James Mann Wordie CBE FRS FRSGS LLD was a Scottish polar explorer and geologist. Friends knew him as Jock Wordie.

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The Wordie Memorial where James' ashes were scattered.The Wordie Memorial where James' ashes were scattered.

Awards 9

1952Charles P. Daly Medal
1933Founder’s Medal
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Bachelor
Polar Medal
Order of St. Olav
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Scottish Geographical Medal
W. S. Bruce Medal

Connected to James 6

Vivian FuchsAlso won Scottish Geographical MedalHarald SverdrupAlso won W. S. Bruce MedalLouis-Émile BertinAlso won Order of St. OlavTorsten HägerstrandAlso won Charles P. Daly MedalHarry JohnstonAlso won Founder’s MedalEdward Evans, 1st Baron MountevansAlso won Polar Medal

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1962 · aged 72
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17 languages

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