Ernest Shackleton
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Ernest Shackleton
Summary
Ernest Shackleton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kilkea Castle[2]. He was born on February 15, 1874[3]. He died in Grytviken[4]. He died on January 5, 1922[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military officer[7], traveler[8], polar explorer[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,711 views/month, #4,877 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Kilkea Castle[2], Ernest Shackleton…
- Ernest Shackleton died in Grytviken[4].
- Ernest Shackleton was born on February 15, 1874[3].
- Ernest Shackleton died on January 5, 1922[5].
- Burial took place at Grytviken Cemetery[12].
- Ernest Shackleton's mother was Henrietta Letitia Sophia Gavan[13].
- Among Ernest Shackleton's spouses was Emily Shackleton[14].
- A child of Ernest Shackleton was Edward Shackleton, Baron Shackleton[15].
- A child of Ernest Shackleton was Raymond Shackleton[16].
- A child of Ernest Shackleton was Cecily Jane Swinford Shackleton[17].
- Ernest Shackleton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
- Ernest Shackleton worked as an explorer[6].
- Ernest Shackleton's professions included military officer[7].
- Ernest Shackleton's professions included traveler[8].
- Ernest Shackleton worked as a polar explorer[9].
- Ernest Shackleton worked as a scientific collector[10].
- Among Ernest Shackleton's employers was Royal Scottish Geographical Society[19].
- Ernest Shackleton was employed by The Royal Magazine[20].
- Ernest Shackleton was educated at Dulwich College[21].
- Ernest Shackleton's education included a stint at Brighton Grammar School[22].
- Ernest Shackleton received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23].
- Ernest Shackleton received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
- Ernest Shackleton received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[25].
- Ernest Shackleton received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].
- Ernest Shackleton received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav[27].
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Origins and Family
Ernest Shackleton was born in Kilkea Castle[2]. He was born on February 15, 1874[3]. His mother was Henrietta Letitia Sophia Gavan[13].
Education
Educated at Dulwich College[21], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1619[30] and Brighton Grammar School[22], a high school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1882[33], headquartered in Brighton[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military officer[7], traveler[8], polar explorer[9], and scientific collector[10]. Employers include Royal Scottish Geographical Society[19], an organization[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1884[37], headquartered in Perth[38] and The Royal Magazine[20], a magazine[39], founded in 1898[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[25], a grade of an order[45], in Sweden[46]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[26], a grade of an order[47], in Denmark[48]; Knight of the Order of St. Olav[27], a grade of an order[49], in Norway[50]; and Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[51], an order[52], in Kingdom of Italy[53], founded in 1805[54].
Personal Life
Ernest Shackleton was married to Emily Shackleton[14]. Children include Edward Shackleton, Baron Shackleton[15], a politician[55], 1911–1994[56], of United Kingdom[57], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[58], specialised in geography[59]; Raymond Shackleton[16], 1905–1960[60]; and Cecily Jane Swinford Shackleton[17], 1906–1957[61].
Death and Burial
Ernest Shackleton died on January 5, 1922[5]. He died in Grytviken[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[62]. He is buried at Grytviken Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ernest Shackleton include Shackleton[63], an impact crater[64]; Avro Shackleton[65], an aircraft family[66]; Laura Bassi[67], an icebreaker[68], in Italy[69]; RRS Shackleton[70], an icebreaker[71]; Shackleton Glacier[72], a glacier[73]; Shackleton Ice Shelf[74]; Shackleton Range[75]; and Shackleton Coast[76].
Why It Matters
Ernest Shackleton ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,711 views/month, #4,877 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
He is credited with the discovery of Dawson-Lambton Glacier[79], a glacier[80]. Works attributed to him include Aurora Australis[81], a written work[82]. Entities named for him include Shackleton[63], an impact crater[64]; Avro Shackleton[65], an aircraft family[66]; Laura Bassi[67], an icebreaker[68], in Italy[69]; RRS Shackleton[70], an icebreaker[71]; Shackleton Glacier[72], a glacier[73]; and Shackleton Ice Shelf[74].
FAQs
Where was Ernest Shackleton born?
Ernest Shackleton's place of birth was Kilkea Castle[2].
Where did Ernest Shackleton die?
Ernest Shackleton died in Grytviken[4].
Who were Ernest Shackleton's parents?
Ernest Shackleton's mother was Henrietta Letitia Sophia Gavan[13].
Who was Ernest Shackleton married to?
Ernest Shackleton's spouses include Emily Shackleton[14].
What did Ernest Shackleton do for work?
Ernest Shackleton worked as explorer[6], military officer[7], traveler[8], polar explorer[9], and scientific collector[10].
Where did Ernest Shackleton go to school?
Ernest Shackleton was educated at Dulwich College[21] and Brighton Grammar School[22].
What awards did Ernest Shackleton receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23], Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[25], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].
What did Ernest Shackleton discover?
Ernest Shackleton is credited as discoverer of Dawson-Lambton Glacier[79].