About Frank Wild
Lived 1873 – 1939 (aged 66). Frank Wild was a British explorer and traveler.
John Robert Francis Wild (18 April 1873 – 19 August 1939) was an English sailor and explorer. He participated in five expeditions to Antarctica during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, for which he was awarded the Polar Medal with four bars, one of only two men to be so honoured, the other being Ernest Joyce.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Wild?
British Antarctica explorer (1873-1939)
When was Frank Wild born?
Frank Wild was born on 10 April 1873 in Skelton.
When did Frank Wild die?
Frank Wild died on 19 August 1939 in Klerksdorp.
What was Frank Wild's occupation?
Frank Wild was an explorer and traveler.
What nationality was Frank Wild?
Frank Wild was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Wild. https://biography.guide/frank-wild/
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