Edgeworth David
Military Person
1858 – 1934
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Who was Edgeworth David?
Sir Tannatt William "Edgeworth" David, KBE, CMG, DSO, FRS, was a Welsh Australian geologist and Antarctic explorer. A household name in his lifetime, David's most significant achievements were discovering the major Hunter Valley coalfield in New South Wales and leading the first expedition to reach the South Magnetic Pole. He also served with distinction in World War I.
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- Born
- Jan 28, 1858
St Fagans - Parents
- Profession
- Education
- New College, Oxford
- University of Oxford
- Employment
- University of Sydney
- Died
- Aug 28, 1934
Sydney
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on July 23, 2013
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