José María Sobral

Argentine scientist (1880-1961)

  • Fame41.5
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia386
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Lived 1880–1961, aged 81Argentina
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    8 languages
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  • Era
    1880–1961
    Aged 81
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-24

Alférez de Navío José María Sobral was an Argentine explorer, geologist, naval officer and author who rose to prominence by participating in the Swedish Antarctic Expedition (1901–1904) becoming the first Argentine to overwinter in Antarctica. Later he pursued studies at Uppsala University becoming the first Argentine to obtain a geology degree. Sobral worked briefly as ambassador to Norway in 1930 before returning to Argentina to work at YPF.

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