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Quick Facts
- Occupation
- explorer · naval officer · botanist · polar explorer · lieutenant governor · Konteradmiral · scientist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Spilsby
- Membership
- Royal Society of London · since 20 February 1823
- Affiliation
- Royal Geographical Society
Relationships
John Franklin is the child of Willingham Franklin and Hannah Weekes.
Spouses & partners
- SpouseJane Franklin5 November 1828 — 11 June 1847
- SpouseEleanor Anne Porden19 August 1823 — 1825
Family
- FatherWillingham Franklin
- MotherHannah Weekes
- SiblingSarah Franklin
- SiblingJames Franklin
Awards & Nominations
Works & Screen Credits
- Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea in the Years 1825, 1826, and 18271828
Education
John Franklin’s education and training.
- King Edward VI Grammar School
Languages
Other languages
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q2655 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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