Leopold McClintock
Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy (1819-1907) · Historical Figures · Died at 88
Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock was an Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy, known for his discoveries in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
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He confirmed explorer John Rae's controversial report gathered from Inuit sources on the fate of Franklin's lost expedition, the ill-fated Royal Navy undertaking commanded by Sir John Franklin in 1845 attempting to be the first to traverse the Northwest Passage.
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1819 to 1907 · aged 88
