Edward Wilson
Edward Wilson was a British naturalist and explorer, best known for his role as the chief scientist on Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica from 1910 to 1913. Wilson was a skilled artist and ornithologist, and his scientific work significantly contributed to the understanding of Antarctic fauna. He perished alongside Scott and other team members, leaving a legacy of exploration and scientific inquiry in one of the planet's most extreme environments.
Born on Jul 23, 1872 (153 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,826 | $2,700,000 | 1,146$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 63,942 | $720,000 | 546$ |
| Totals | 2 | 152,225,078 | 92,768 | $3,420,000 | 1,692$ |
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Turkey:
Edward Wilson was one of the explorers who perished during the Terra Nova expedition.
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United Kingdom:
Edward Wilson was one of Captain Scott's men attempting to make history at the South Pole.
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United Kingdom:
Wilson was the chief scientist on Scott's expedition and perished in the ice.
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