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William Pullen

British explorer (1813-1887)

PersonDied aged 73humanQ8017124

Also known as William John Samuel Pullen

Born: December 4, 1813
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1.Stated in Dictionary of Canadian BiographyRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: January 22, 1887
Birthplace: Devonport
Place of death: Torquay
Occupation: explorer
, naval officer
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1.Stated in Pullen, William John Samuel (NBD)
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Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Vice-Admiral William John Samuel Pullen was a Royal Navy officer who was the first European to sail along the north coast of Alaska from the Bering Strait to the Mackenzie River in Canada. His 1849 journey was one of the many unsuccessful expeditions to rescue Sir John Franklin and explore the Northwest Passage.

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PPullen Straitsea passage in the Canadian Arctic

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: William
Military branch: Royal Navy
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1.Stated in Pullen, William John Samuel (NBD)
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Military, police or special rank: vice admiral
Participated in conflict: Crimean War
Family name: Pullen
Name in native language: William Pullen

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