
James Clark Ross
James Clark Ross was a British polar explorer who made significant contributions to the exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. He is best known for discovering the North Magnetic Pole on June 1, 1831, on the Boothia Peninsula in Canada. His expeditions provided valuable data about the Earth's magnetic field and laid the groundwork for future polar research.
Born on Jun 01, 1800 (225 years old)
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James Clark Ross was the first to discover the North Magnetic Pole on June 1, 1831.
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James Clark Ross was the first to discover the North Magnetic Pole on June 1, 1831.
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