Frank Hurley
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Summary
Frank Hurley was born on October 15, 1885[1], in Glebe[2]. He died on January 16, 1962[3], in Sydney[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], photographer[6], war photographer[7], photojournalist[8], and cinematographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (974 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Sidney Adelie Hurley[11]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[12]
- Occupation: film director[13], traveler[14], director[15], artist[16], Flieger[17], author[18]
- Field of work: photography[19], travel book[20], documentary film[21]
- Notable work: Shackleton's Argonauts[22], Pearls and Savages[23], The Jungle Woman[24], The Hound of the Deep[25], A Nation Is Built[26], Grandad Rudd[27], Tall Timbers[28]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[29], Polar Medal[30], Australian Media Hall of Fame[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Military branch: Australian Army[33]
- Commons category: Frank Hurley[34]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[36], Third Battle of Ypres[37], World War II[38]
- Family name: Hurley[39]
- Given name: Francis[40], James[41]
- Commons gallery: Frank Hurley[42]
- Work location: Australia[43], Antarctica[44], Palestine[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Participant in: Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-1914)[47], Expedition Endurance[48], World War I[49], British Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
Why It Matters
Frank Hurley has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Frank Hurley born?
Frank Hurley's place of birth was Glebe[2].
Where did Frank Hurley die?
Frank Hurley passed away in Sydney[4].
What did Frank Hurley do for work?
Frank Hurley worked as an explorer[5], photographer[6], war photographer[7], photojournalist[8], and cinematographer[9].
What awards did Frank Hurley receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[29], Polar Medal[30], and Australian Media Hall of Fame[31].