Leopold McClintock
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Summary
Leopold McClintock was born on July 8, 1819[1], in Dundalk[2]. He died on November 17, 1907[3], in Kensington[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], naval officer[6], photographer[7], seafarer[8], and admiral[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell[11]
- Father: Henry McClintock[12]
- Mother: Elizabeth Melesina Fleury[13]
- Spouse: Annette Delap[14]
- Child: Henry McClintock[15], Anna McClintock[16], John McClintock[17], Robert McClintock[18], Elizabeth McClintock[19]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], Patron’s Medal[23], Person of National Historic Significance[24]
- Member of: Royal Society[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[27]
- Commons category: Francis Leopold McClintock[28]
- Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[29], admiral[30]
- Archives at: University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[31]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): North America and West Indies Station[32]
- Family name: McClintock[33]
- Given name: Francis[34], Leopold[35]
- Depicted by: Sir (Francis) Leopold McClintock[36]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[37], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], A Naval Biographical Dictionary[40], Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[41], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[42], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[43], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[44], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Name in native language: Francis Leopold McClintock[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Leopold McClintock include M'Clintock Channel[48], a strait[49], in Canada[50] and McClintock Island[51], an island[52], in Russia[53].
Why It Matters
Leopold McClintock has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include M'Clintock Channel[48], a strait[49], in Canada[50] and McClintock Island[51], an island[52], in Russia[53].
FAQs
Where was Leopold McClintock born?
Leopold McClintock was born in Dundalk[2].
Where did Leopold McClintock die?
Leopold McClintock passed away in Kensington[4].
Who were Leopold McClintock's parents?
Leopold McClintock's father was Henry McClintock[12]. Leopold McClintock's mother was Elizabeth Melesina Fleury[13].
Who was Leopold McClintock married to?
Leopold McClintock's spouses include Annette Delap[14].
What did Leopold McClintock do for work?
Leopold McClintock worked as an explorer[5], naval officer[6], photographer[7], seafarer[8], and admiral[9].
What awards did Leopold McClintock receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], Patron’s Medal[23], and Person of National Historic Significance[24].