Portrait of Lincoln Ellsworth. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Lincoln Ellsworth

About

American explorer (1880–1951)

Quick Facts

Name
Lincoln Ellsworth
Born
1880-05-12
Died
1951-05-26
Occupation
explorer / engineer / aircraft pilot / polar explorer / writer
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Chicago

Relationships

Family

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

5 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1937Patron’s Medal Received
1936David Livingstone Centenary Medal Received
—Congressional Gold Medal Received
—Honorary Scout Received
—Honorary Member of the American Polar Society Received

Education

  • The Hill School

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q379417 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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