Lincoln Ellsworth
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Summary
Lincoln Ellsworth was born on May 12, 1880[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on May 26, 1951[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], engineer[6], aircraft pilot[7], polar explorer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (504 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Markillie Cemetery[11]
- Father: James Ellsworth[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: polar exploration[14], aviation[15], literature[16]
- Educated at: The Hill School[17]
- Award received: Patron’s Medal[18], Congressional Gold Medal[19], David Livingstone Centenary Medal[20], Honorary Scout[21], Honorary Member of the American Polar Society[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Lincoln Ellsworth[24]
- Archives at: Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[25]
- Family name: Ellsworth[26]
- Given name: Lincoln[27]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Commons Creator page: Lincoln Ellsworth[30]
- Owner of: Lenzburg Castle[31]
- Has written for: ABC[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Lincoln Ellsworth include Ellsworth Mountains[33], a mountain range[34]; Lake Ellsworth[35], a lake[36]; Ellsworth Station[37], an Antarctic research station[38], founded in 1957[39]; and Mount Ellsworth[40], a mountain[41].
Why It Matters
Lincoln Ellsworth has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He is credited with the discovery of Ellsworth Mountains[44], a mountain range[45]. Entities named for him include Ellsworth Mountains[33], a mountain range[34]; Lake Ellsworth[35], a lake[36]; Ellsworth Station[37], an Antarctic research station[38], founded in 1957[39]; and Mount Ellsworth[40], a mountain[41].
FAQs
Where was Lincoln Ellsworth born?
Lincoln Ellsworth was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Lincoln Ellsworth die?
Lincoln Ellsworth passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Lincoln Ellsworth's parents?
Lincoln Ellsworth's father was James Ellsworth[12].
What did Lincoln Ellsworth do for work?
Lincoln Ellsworth worked as an explorer[5], engineer[6], aircraft pilot[7], polar explorer[8], and writer[9].
Where did Lincoln Ellsworth go to school?
Lincoln Ellsworth was educated at The Hill School[17].
What awards did Lincoln Ellsworth receive?
Honors received include Patron’s Medal[18], Congressional Gold Medal[19], David Livingstone Centenary Medal[20], and Honorary Scout[21].
What did Lincoln Ellsworth discover?
Lincoln Ellsworth is credited as discoverer of Ellsworth Mountains[44].