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Leonard Hussey

British explorer (1891–1964)
Person Human Q939037

Facts

18 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[15]
Date of birth
May 6, 1891
Date of death
February 25, 1964
Place of birth
Leytonstone
Place of death
King's College Hospital
Country of citizenship
United Kingdom[9]
Occupation
explorer, anthropologist, meteorologist, physician
Field of work
meteorology, anthropology[10][11]
Educated at
King's College London, Strand School[12][13]
Award received
Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14]
Languages spoken, written or signed
English[25]
Family name
Hussey[21]
Given name
Leonard[22]
Military branch
British Army, Royal Air Force[16][17]
Name in native language
Leonard Hussey[26]
Participant in
Expedition Endurance, Shackleton–Rowett Expedition[23][24]
Participated in conflict
World War I, World War II, Russian Civil War[18][19][20]
🏷️ Also known as
en Leonard Duncan Albert Hussey en Leonard Hussey ar ليونارد هاسي he לאונרד האסי ja レオナルド・ハッセー ja レナード・ハッシー pt Leonard Duncan Albert Hussey
🔖 Identifiers · 14
ISNI
0000000399530345
VIAF cluster ID
294229686
Library of Congress Authorities ID
no00020588
GND ID
1029223033
Image (Wikimedia Commons)
Leonard Hussey.jpg ↗
Alexander Turnbull Library ID
201195
Find a Grave memorial ID
175688475
Freebase ID
/m/05sxfm8
IdRef ID
064813274
National Portrait Gallery (London) person ID
mp162291
Open Plaques subject ID
2430
SNAC ARK ID
w60t4v2v
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WikiTree person ID
Hussey-3797
WorldCat Entities ID
E39PBJqw38m84HTw4RpHdHQKBP

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🔗 Connections
Occupation 4
physician, meteorologist, explorer, anthropologist
Participated in conflict 3
World War II, World War I, Russian Civil War
Field of work 2
anthropology, meteorology
Military branch 2
Royal Air Force, British Army
Participant in 2
Expedition Endurance, Shackleton–Rowett Expedition
Award received 1
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Country of citizenship 1
United Kingdom
Educated at 1
King's College London
Given name 1
Leonard
Instance of 1
human
Languages spoken, written or signed 1
English
Participated in 1
Expedition Endurance
Place of birth 1
Leytonstone
Place of death 1
King's College Hospital
Sex or gender 1
male
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Summary

Leonard Hussey was born on May 6, 1891[1], in Leytonstone[2]. He died on February 25, 1964[3], in King's College Hospital[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], anthropologist[6], meteorologist[7], and physician[8].

FAQs

Where was Leonard Hussey born?

Leonard Hussey's place of birth was Leytonstone[2].

Where did Leonard Hussey die?

Leonard Hussey died in King's College Hospital[4].

What did Leonard Hussey do for work?

Leonard Hussey worked as an explorer[5], anthropologist[6], meteorologist[7], and physician[8].

Where did Leonard Hussey go to school?

Leonard Hussey was educated at King's College London[12] and Strand School[13].

What awards did Leonard Hussey receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

Related Entities

anthropology meteorology United Kingdom

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  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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    Place of death → King's College Hospital
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    Award received → Officer of the Order of the British Empire
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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