Elisha Kent Kane
Elisha Kent Kane was an American explorer, military officer, physician, writer, botanical collector and naval surgeon (1820–1857). He was born at Philadelphia and died at Havana.
Also recorded as Elisha Kane; E. K. Kane.
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Elisha Kane and E. K. Kane. His recorded language was English.
He was the child of John Kintzing Kane and Jane Duvall Kane. Other recorded relations include Thomas Leiper.
Career and activity
Elisha Kent Kane worked in polar exploration, exploration and travel book.
He belonged to American Antiquarian Society.
Recognition and collections
Elisha Kent Kane received Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations and Founder’s Medal. Work by Elisha Kent Kane is held by National Gallery of Canada.
Identity
Elisha Kent Kane is recorded as having received Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations and Founder’s Medal. Elisha Kent Kane is recorded as explorer, military officer, physician, writer and botanical collector. Elisha Kent Kane is recorded with the citizenship of United States.
In detail
Elisha Kent Kane studied at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is polar exploration, exploration and travel book.
Membership is recorded of American Antiquarian Society.
Work by Elisha Kent Kane is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada.
Distinctions recorded are Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations and Founder’s Medal.
Chronology
- 1820Elisha Kent Kane born at Philadelphia.
- 1820Elisha Kent Kane was born in 1820 at Philadelphia.
- 1857Elisha Kent Kane died at Havana.
- 1857Elisha Kent Kane died in 1857 at Havana.
Sources
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“Elisha Kent Kane”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1330750: Elisha Kent Kane
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