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John Ross
Scottish naval officer and polar explorer (1777–1856)
John Ross was born on June 24, 1777 in Stranraer, United Kingdom and died on August 30, 1856, aged 79.
Born
June 24, 1777
John Ross died aged 79.
Died: August 30, 1856
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Stranraer, United Kingdom
- Professions
- botanist, polar explorer, explorer, consul, military officer, admiral, naval officer, painter
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
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- Dansk Biografisk Leksikon
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- GeneaStar
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Find a Grave
- SNAC
- RKDartists
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Dictionary of Canadian Biography
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Questions people ask
How old was John Ross when they died?
John Ross died aged 79.
When is John Ross’s birthday?
John Ross’s recorded birthday is June 24.
Where was John Ross born?
John Ross was born in Stranraer, United Kingdom.
When did John Ross die?
John Ross died on August 30, 1856.