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John Biscoe

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English mariner and explorer (1794-1843)

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John Biscoe was an English mariner and explorer who commanded the first expedition known to have sighted the areas named Enderby Land and Graham Land along the coast of Antarctica. The expedition also found a number of islands in the vicinity of Graham Land, including the Biscoe Islands that were named after him.

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
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Lived 1794 to 1843 · aged 49
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