Francis Crozier

Irish naval officer and polar explorer
Person human Q548124
Francis Crozier
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Francis Crozier

Summary

Francis Crozier is a human[1]. Born in Banbridge[2], he… he was born on August 16, 1796[3]. He passed away in King William Island[4]. He died on 1848[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], researcher[7], and naval officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,019 views/month, #6,859 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis Crozier's place of birth was Banbridge[2].
  • Francis Crozier died in King William Island[4].
  • Francis Crozier was born on August 16, 1796[3].
  • Francis Crozier was born on September 1796[10].
  • Francis Crozier died on 1848[5].
  • Francis Crozier's father was George Crozier[11].
  • Francis Crozier's mother was Jane Elliot Graham[12].
  • Francis Crozier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Francis Crozier worked as an explorer[6].
  • Francis Crozier's professions included researcher[7].
  • Francis Crozier worked as a naval officer[8].
  • Francis Crozier received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Francis Crozier was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Francis Crozier is recorded as male[16].
  • Francis Crozier's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Francis Crozier's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[18].
  • Francis Crozier's Commons category is recorded as Francis Crozier[19].
  • Francis Crozier's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[20].
  • Francis Crozier's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander[21].
  • Francis Crozier's family name is recorded as Crozier[22].
  • Francis Crozier's given name is recorded as Francis[23].
  • Francis Crozier's given name is recorded as Rawdon[24].
  • Francis Crozier's given name is recorded as Moira[25].
  • Francis Crozier's date of disappearance is recorded as April 25, 1848[26].
  • Francis Crozier's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Crozier's place of birth was Banbridge[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 16, 1796[3] and September 1796[10]. His father was George Crozier[11]. His mother was Jane Elliot Graham[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], researcher[7], and naval officer[8].

Recognition

Francis Crozier received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Death and Burial

Francis Crozier died on 1848[5]. He passed away in King William Island[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Francis Crozier include Crozier Island[28], an island[29], in Greenland[30]; Crozier[31], an impact crater[32]; and Crozier Channel[33], a strait[34], in Canada[35].

Why It Matters

Francis Crozier ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,019 views/month, #6,859 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Crozier Island[28], an island[29], in Greenland[30]; Crozier[31], an impact crater[32]; and Crozier Channel[33], a strait[34], in Canada[35].

FAQs

Where was Francis Crozier born?

Francis Crozier's place of birth was Banbridge[2].

Where did Francis Crozier die?

Francis Crozier passed away in King William Island[4].

Who were Francis Crozier's parents?

Francis Crozier's father was George Crozier[11]. Francis Crozier's mother was Jane Elliot Graham[12].

What did Francis Crozier do for work?

Francis Crozier worked as explorer[6], researcher[7], and naval officer[8].

What awards did Francis Crozier receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Crozier, Francis Rawdon Moira (NBD). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Crozier, Francis Rawdon Moira (NBD). wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Crozier, Francis Rawdon Moira (NBD). wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Crozier, Francis Rawdon Moira (NBD). wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . coastmonkey.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . openplaques.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Crozier, Francis Rawdon Moira (NBD). wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Crozier, Francis Rawdon Moira (NBD). wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Crozier, Francis Rawdon Moira (NBD). wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Crozier, Francis Rawdon Moira (NBD). wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 1143
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14397]]: 1143, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290068946|Francis Rawdon Moira Crozier (#290068946)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7918|‎Darw"
  2. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Occupation explorer, researcher, naval officer
    Member of
    Assessment lieutenant's examination
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