About Josephine Diebitsch Peary
Lived 1863 – 1955 (aged 92). Josephine Diebitsch Peary was an American explorer and writer.
Works My Arctic Journal (1893) The Snow Baby (1901) Children of the Arctic (1903)
Awards and Accomplishments Granted the National Geographic Society's highest honor, the Medal of Achievement, for her Arctic accomplishments. A charter member of the Philadelphia Geographic Society as well as the Appalachian Mountain Club. An honorary member of a Woman Geographers Club.
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Who was Josephine Diebitsch Peary?
American explorer
When was Josephine Diebitsch Peary born?
Josephine Diebitsch Peary was born on 22 May 1863 in Maryland.
When did Josephine Diebitsch Peary die?
Josephine Diebitsch Peary died on 19 December 1955 in Portland.
What was Josephine Diebitsch Peary's occupation?
Josephine Diebitsch Peary was an explorer and writer.
What nationality was Josephine Diebitsch Peary?
Josephine Diebitsch Peary was American.
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