Lincoln Ellsworth

American explorer (1880–1951)
Person human Q379417
Lincoln Ellsworth
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Lincoln Ellsworth

Summary

Lincoln Ellsworth is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1880[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 26, 1951[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], engineer[7], aircraft pilot[8], polar explorer[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Lincoln Ellsworth's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth passed away in New York City[4].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth was born on May 12, 1880[3].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth died on May 26, 1951[5].
  • Burial took place at Markillie Cemetery[12].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's father was James Ellsworth[13].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth worked as an explorer[6].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's professions included engineer[7].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's professions included aircraft pilot[8].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's professions included polar explorer[9].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth worked as a writer[10].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's field of work was polar exploration[15].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's field of work was aviation[16].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's field of work was literature[17].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's education included a stint at The Hill School[18].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth received the Patron’s Medal[19].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth received the Congressional Gold Medal[20].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth received the David Livingstone Centenary Medal[21].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth received the Honorary Scout[22].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth received the Honorary Member of the American Polar Society[23].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth is recorded as male[24].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's Commons category is recorded as Lincoln Ellsworth[26].
  • Lincoln Ellsworth's archives at is recorded as Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Lincoln Ellsworth… he was born on May 12, 1880[3]. His father was James Ellsworth[13].

Education

Lincoln Ellsworth was educated at The Hill School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], engineer[7], aircraft pilot[8], polar explorer[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include polar exploration[15], an academic discipline[28]; aviation[16], a type of activity[29]; and literature[17], a type of arts[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Patron’s Medal[19], a science award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1839[33]; Congressional Gold Medal[20], a medallion[34], in United States[35], founded in 1776[36]; David Livingstone Centenary Medal[21], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1913[39]; Honorary Scout[22], an award[40], founded in 1927[41]; and Honorary Member of the American Polar Society[23], an award[42].

Death and Burial

Lincoln Ellsworth died on May 26, 1951[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Markillie Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Lincoln Ellsworth include Lake Ellsworth[43], a lake[44]; Mount Ellsworth[45], a mountain[46]; Ellsworth Mountains[47], a mountain range[48]; and Ellsworth Station[49], an Antarctic research station[50], founded in 1957[51].

Why It Matters

Lincoln Ellsworth has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

He is credited with the discovery of Ellsworth Mountains[52], a mountain range[53]. Entities named for him include Lake Ellsworth[43], a lake[44]; Mount Ellsworth[45], a mountain[46]; Ellsworth Mountains[47], a mountain range[48]; and Ellsworth Station[49], an Antarctic research station[50], founded in 1957[51].

FAQs

Where was Lincoln Ellsworth born?

Lincoln Ellsworth's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Lincoln Ellsworth die?

Lincoln Ellsworth died in New York City[4].

Who were Lincoln Ellsworth's parents?

Lincoln Ellsworth's father was James Ellsworth[13].

What did Lincoln Ellsworth do for work?

Lincoln Ellsworth worked as explorer[6], engineer[7], aircraft pilot[8], polar explorer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Lincoln Ellsworth go to school?

Lincoln Ellsworth was educated at The Hill School[18].

What awards did Lincoln Ellsworth receive?

Honors received include Patron’s Medal[19], Congressional Gold Medal[20], David Livingstone Centenary Medal[21], and Honorary Scout[22].

What did Lincoln Ellsworth discover?

Lincoln Ellsworth is credited as discoverer of Ellsworth Mountains[52].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)
    Occupation explorer, engineer, aircraft pilot +2
    Field of work
    Field of work polar exploration, aviation, literature
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