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Nathaniel Palmer

Sea captain, ship designer, Antarctic explorer

Died when: 77 years 317 days (934 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Nathaniel Palmer

Nathaniel Brown Palmer (August 8, 1799 – June 21, 1877) was an American seal hunter, explorer, sailing captain, and ship designer. He gave his name to Palmer Land, Antarctica, which he explored in 1820 on his sloop Hero.

He was born in Stonington, Connecticut, and was a descendant of Walter Palmer, one of the town's founders.

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