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John King Davis

Australian explorer (1884-1967) · United Kingdom · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 83

John King Davis was an English-born Australian explorer and navigator notable for his work captaining exploration ships in Antarctic waters as well as for establishing meteorological stations on Macquarie Island in the subantarctic and on Willis Island in the Coral Sea.

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Awards

Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
Polar Medal

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1967 · aged 83