Sir Douglas Mawson was an Australian geologist, Antarctic explorer, and a key figure in the early 20th-century exploration of Antarctica. Born on May 5, 1882, he led the Australasian Antarctic Expedition from 1911 to 1914, during which he conducted significant scientific research and mapped previously unexplored regions. Mawson is renowned for his survival story after a harrowing trek back to base camp, where he endured extreme conditions and personal loss. His contributions to science and exploration have made him a prominent figure in Australian history.
Douglas Mawson was knighted in 1914.
Douglas Mawson did not have any children.
Sir Douglas Mawson was Australian.
Sir Douglas Mawson was from the United Kingdom in Shipley
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Sir Douglas Mawson was a geologist and professor by profession.
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Douglas Mawson did not have any siblings. His parents were Robert Ellis and Margaret Ann Mawson. Douglas was a well known geologist and explorer.
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All Heroic Age Antarctic explorers, including Sir Douglas Mawson, sailed to Antarctica on hull-reinforced ships.
sir douglas mawson died october 14 1958