George Back

George Back (1796–1878) was an explorer, painter and entomologist.

Also recorded as Admiral Sir Back; Sir George Back.

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Overview

Born at Stockport in 1796, died at London in 1878.

In detail

George Back studied at Stockport Grammar School. the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Work by George Back is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Founder’s Medal, Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations and Knight Bachelor.

Connections

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Died at

  • LondonPlace

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Sources

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  1. 1.

    “George Back”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q282922: George Back

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