
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
- FatherJames Ellsworth
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
5 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Patron’s Medal | Received |
| 1936 | David 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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