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William Edward Parry
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English naval officer and Arctic explorer (1790–1855)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Edward Parry
- Born
- 1790-12-19
- Died
- 1855-07-09
- Occupation
- explorer / naval officer / botanist / botanical collector / scientific collector / polar explorer / Konteradmiral
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Bath
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseIsabella StanleyFrom 1826-10-23
- SpouseCatherine Edwards HankinsonFrom 1841-06-29
Family
- FatherCaleb Hillier Parry
- MotherSarah Rigby
- SiblingCharles Henry Parry
- SiblingElizabeth Emma Parry
- ChildLucy Parry
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
3 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
| — | Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh | Received |
| — | Person of National Historic Significance | Received |
Education
- King Edward's School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q437310 ↗
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