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Julius von Payer

Austrian mountain climber, painter, arctic explorer and nobleman (1841-1915) · Germany · On the map · Artists · Died at 73

Julius Johannes Ludovicus Ritter von Payer, ennobled Ritter von Payer in 1876, was an officer of the Austro-Hungarian Army, mountaineer, arctic explorer, cartographer, painter, and professor at the Theresian Military Academy.

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Awards

Patron’s Medal1875
Honorary Citizen of Mukachevo1875
Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)
Honorary Citizen of Teplice
Honorary Doctor of the University of Halle-Wittenberg

About this person

He is chiefly known for the Austro-Hungarian North Pole expedition in 1872-74 and the discovery of Franz Josef Land.

Country
Germany
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1841 to 1915 · aged 73