Paul Siple
American explorer (1908-1968) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 59
Paul Allman Siple was an American Antarctic explorer and geographer who took part in six Antarctic expeditions, including the two Byrd expeditions of 1928-1931 and 1933-1935. Siple was also a Sea Scout. His first and third books covered these adventures.
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1968Died25 November 19681958David Livingstone Centenary MedalAwardFounder’s MedalAwardHubbard MedalAward1908Born18 December 1908
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With Charles F. Passel he developed the wind chill factor, a term coined by Siple.
Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1968 · aged 59
