Henryk Arctowski
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1871 – 1958
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Who was Henryk Arctowski?
Henryk Arctowski, born Henryk Artzt, was a Polish scientist and explorer. Living in exile for a large part of his life, he was one of the first persons to winter in Antarctica and became an internationally renowned meteorologist. He was instrumental in restoring Polish independence after the First World War. Several geographical features, the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station and a medal of the National Academy of Sciences are named in his honor.
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- Born
- Jul 15, 1871
Warsaw - Also known as
- Арцтовський Генрик
- Nationality
- Poland
- Education
- University of Liège
- Died
- Feb 21, 1958
Bethesda
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on July 23, 2013
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