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Explorers from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

38 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Alexander DalrympleAuthor · Maps and atlasesAlexander Dalrymple (1737–1808) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, geographer and cartographer.
Alfred Russel WallaceAuthor · BooksAlfred Russel Wallace (1823–1913) was a mathematician, explorer and anthropologist.
Arnold Henry Savage LandorArtist · PaintingsArnold Henry Savage Landor (1865–1924) was a painter, writer and explorer.
Edward Adrian WilsonArtist · PaintingsEdward Adrian Wilson was an explorer, ornithologist, painter, physicist and naturalist (1872–1912). He was born at Cheltenham and died at Ross Ice Shelf.
Edward Augustus InglefieldPhotographer · PhotographyEdward Augustus Inglefield (1820–1894) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, painter and photographer.
Edward WhymperIllustrator · IllustrationEdward Whymper (1840–1911) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland mountaineer, illustrator and explorer.
Francis BeaufortAuthor · Maps and atlasesFrancis Beaufort (1774–1857) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, physicist and geographer.
Francis GaltonPhotographer · PhotographyFrancis Galton (1822–1911) was a mathematician, explorer and anthropologist.
Francis Rawdon ChesneyAuthor · BooksFrancis Rawdon Chesney was a British explorer, writer, botanist, botanical collector and scientific collector (1789–1872). He was born at Northern Ireland and died at Newry and Mourne.
Frederick CatherwoodArtist · PaintingsFrederick Catherwood (1799–1854) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, archaeologist and painter.
Frederick William BeecheyArtist · PaintingsFrederick William Beechey (1796–1856) was a naval officer, painter and explorer.
Gertrude BellPhotographer · PhotographyGertrude Bell (1868–1926) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, archaeologist and writer.
Gottlieb Wilhelm LeitnerPhotographer · PhotographyGottlieb Wilhelm Leitner (1840–1899) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland orientalist, explorer and photographer.
Harry JohnstonPhotographer · PhotographyHarry Johnston (1858–1927) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, diplomat and zoologist.
Hester StanhopeAuthor · BooksHester Stanhope was a British explorer, anthropologist, archaeologist, writer and adventurer (1776–1839). She was born at Chevening and died at Joun.
Isabella BirdPhotographer · PhotographyIsabella Bird (1831–1904) was an explorer, writer and naturalist.
John AndersonPhotographer · PhotographyJohn Anderson (1833–1900) was a zoologist, anatomist and explorer.
John BarrowAuthor · BooksJohn Barrow (1764–1848) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, historian and writer.
John Clements WickhamAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohn Clements Wickham (1798–1864) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, magistrate and naval officer.
John Hanning SpekeAuthor · BooksJohn Hanning Speke was an explorer, writer, botanist, military personnel, military officer and botanical collector (1827–1864). He was born at Bideford and died at Corsham.
John RossArtist · PaintingsJohn Ross was a British explorer, naval officer, painter, military officer and botanist (1777–1856). He was born at Stranraer and died at London.
Leopold McClintockPhotographer · PhotographyLeopold McClintock (1819–1907) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, naval officer and photographer.
Mary KingsleyAuthor · BooksMary Kingsley (1862–1900) was an explorer, nurse and anthropologist.
Matthew FlindersAuthor · Maps and atlasesMatthew Flinders (1774–1814) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, cartographer and botanist.
Ménie Muriel DowieAuthor · BooksMénie Muriel Dowie was a British novelist, writer, explorer and traveler (1867–1945). She was born at Liverpool and died at Tucson.
Percy FawcettAuthor · BooksPercy Fawcett was an explorer, anthropologist, archaeologist, writer, engineer and topographer (1867–1925). He was born at Torquay and died at Mato Grosso.
Phillip Parker KingAuthor · Maps and atlasesPhillip Parker King (1791–1856) was a Australia naval officer, ornithologist and botanical collector.
Richard CollinsonAuthor · Maps and atlasesRichard Collinson was an explorer, naval officer, surveyor and cartographer (1811–1883). He was born at Gateshead and died at London Borough of Ealing.
Robert Hermann SchomburgkAuthor · Maps and atlasesRobert Hermann Schomburgk (1804–1865) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, ichthyologist and diplomat.
Robert MoffatAuthor · BooksRobert Moffat was a translator, missionary, explorer and writer (1795–1883). He was born at Ormiston and died at Leigh.
Samuel BakerAuthor · BooksSamuel Baker (1821–1893) was an explorer, military officer and naturalist.
Sir Richard Hoare, 2nd BaronetArtist · PaintingsSir Richard Hoare, 2nd Baronet (1758–1838) was a British anthropologist, archaeologist and antiquarian seller.
Thomas BainesArtist · PaintingsThomas Baines was an explorer and painter (1820–1875). He was born at King's Lynn and died at Durban.
Verney Lovett CameronAuthor · BooksVerney Lovett Cameron was an explorer, writer, sailor and traveler (1844–1894). He was born at Weymouth and died at Leighton Buzzard.
William Balfour BaikieAuthor · BooksWilliam Balfour Baikie (1825–1864) was an explorer, linguist and historian.
William Charles WentworthAuthor · BooksWilliam Charles Wentworth was an Australian and British explorer, politician, journalist, poet, barrister and pastoralist (1790–1872). He was born at Norfolk Island and died at Dorset.
William H. HarveyIllustrator · IllustrationWilliam H. Harvey (1811–1866) was a botanist, illustrator and writer.
William John BurchellArtist · PaintingsWilliam John Burchell (1781–1863) was an explorer, zoologist and botanist.

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