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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Brazil:
Edward Wilson popularized the theory of biophilia, which explains the human connection to water.
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France:
Edward Wilson highlighted the disconnect between human emotions, medieval institutions, and modern technology during a conference in 2009.
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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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