Robert Falcon Scott
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Robert Falcon Scott
Summary
Robert Falcon Scott is a human[1]. His place of birth was Plymouth[2]. He was born on June 6, 1868[3]. He passed away in Ross Ice Shelf[4]. He died on March 29, 1912[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], naval officer[7], non-fiction writer[8], and captain[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,216 views/month, #6,381 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Robert Falcon Scott's place of birth was Plymouth[2].
- Robert Falcon Scott died in Ross Ice Shelf[4].
- Robert Falcon Scott was born on June 6, 1868[3].
- Robert Falcon Scott died on March 29, 1912[5].
- Robert Falcon Scott's father was John Edward Scott[11].
- Robert Falcon Scott's mother was Hannah Cuming[12].
- Among Robert Falcon Scott's spouses was Kathleen Scott[13].
- A child of Robert Falcon Scott was Peter Scott[14].
- Robert Falcon Scott held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
- Robert Falcon Scott worked as an explorer[6].
- Robert Falcon Scott worked as a naval officer[7].
- Robert Falcon Scott's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
- Robert Falcon Scott worked as a captain[9].
- Robert Falcon Scott was educated at Stubbington House School[16].
- Robert Falcon Scott received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
- Robert Falcon Scott received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18].
- Robert Falcon Scott received the Vega Medal[19].
- Robert Falcon Scott received the Patron’s Medal[20].
- Robert Falcon Scott received the Cullum Geographical Medal[21].
- Robert Falcon Scott received the Polar Medal[22].
- Robert Falcon Scott is recorded as male[23].
- Robert Falcon Scott's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Robert Falcon Scott's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[25].
- Robert Falcon Scott's Commons category is recorded as Robert Falcon Scott[26].
- Robert Falcon Scott's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[27].
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Origins and Family
Robert Falcon Scott's place of birth was Plymouth[2]. He was born on June 6, 1868[3]. His father was John Edward Scott[11]. His mother was Hannah Cuming[12].
Education
Robert Falcon Scott's education included a stint at Stubbington House School[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], naval officer[7], non-fiction writer[8], and captain[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Vega Medal[19], a science award[32], in Sweden[33]; Patron’s Medal[20], a science award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1839[36]; Cullum Geographical Medal[21], a medallion[37], in United States[38], founded in 1896[39]; and Polar Medal[22], a medallion[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1857[42].
Personal Life
Robert Falcon Scott was married to Kathleen Scott[13]. A child of him was Peter Scott[14].
Death and Burial
Robert Falcon Scott died on March 29, 1912[5]. He died in Ross Ice Shelf[4]. Recorded cause of death include hypothermia[43] and cachexia[44].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Falcon Scott include Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station[45], an Antarctic research station[46], founded in 1956[47]; Scott Base[48], an Antarctic research station[49]; Deep Space 2[50], a lander[51], in United States[52]; Scott Polar Research Institute[53], a higher education institution[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1920[56]; Scott Island[57], an island[58]; Scott[59], an impact crater[60]; Mount Scott[61], a mountain[62]; and Scott Coast[63], a coast[64].
Why It Matters
Robert Falcon Scott ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,216 views/month, #6,381 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station[45], an Antarctic research station[46], founded in 1956[47]; Scott Base[48], an Antarctic research station[49]; Deep Space 2[50], a lander[51], in United States[52]; Scott Polar Research Institute[53], a higher education institution[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1920[56]; Scott Island[57], an island[58]; and Scott[59], an impact crater[60].
FAQs
Where was Robert Falcon Scott born?
Born in Plymouth[2], Robert Falcon Scott…
Where did Robert Falcon Scott die?
Robert Falcon Scott died in Ross Ice Shelf[4].
Who were Robert Falcon Scott's parents?
Robert Falcon Scott's father was John Edward Scott[11]. Robert Falcon Scott's mother was Hannah Cuming[12].
Who was Robert Falcon Scott married to?
Robert Falcon Scott's spouses include Kathleen Scott[13].
What did Robert Falcon Scott do for work?
Robert Falcon Scott worked as explorer[6], naval officer[7], non-fiction writer[8], and captain[9].
Where did Robert Falcon Scott go to school?
Robert Falcon Scott was educated at Stubbington House School[16].
What awards did Robert Falcon Scott receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18], Vega Medal[19], and Patron’s Medal[20].