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William Speirs Bruce (Londres, Inglaterra, Reino Unido; 1 de agosto de 1867 – Edimburgo, Escocia, Reino Unido; 28 de octubre de 1921) fue un científico polar, naturalista y oceanógrafo británico, que organizó y dirigió la Expedición Antártica Nacional Escocesa de 1902-1904.
William Speirs Bruce FRSE (1 August 1867 – 28 October 1921) was a British naturalist, polar scientist and oceanographer who organised and led the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (SNAE, 1902–04) to the South Orkney Islands and the Weddell Sea.
William Speirs Bruce (Londres, Inglaterra, Reino Unido; 1 de agosto de 1867 – Edimburgo, Escocia, Reino Unido; 28 de octubre de 1921) fue un científico polar, naturalista y oceanógrafo británico, que organizó y dirigió la Expedición Antártica Nacional Escocesa de 1902-1904.
Dates. Existence: 1867 - 1921. Biography. William Speirs Bruce, explorer and geographer, was born on 1 August 1867 in London, the son of a doctor. His early education was conducted at home, but from the age of eleven he attended Norfolk County School at North Elmham.
Watt a legend. From our past. William Speirs Bruce. William originally studied medicine at Edinburgh University, but dropped out to join a whaling expedition to the Falkland Islands. He lectured in geography at Heriot-Watt College from 1899-1901, and then from 1917 until his death.
William Speirs Bruce (1867 – 1921) Scottish naturalist, polar scientist and oceanographer who led the first and only Scottish National Antarctic Expedition.
William Speirs Bruce (1867-1921) - Our History. Photograph showing William Speirs Bruce (top of steps) and an unknown male outside the Scottish Oceanographical Laboratory. Polar explorer and oceanographer. Contents. 1 Occupation, Sphere of Activity. 2 Relationships. 3 Notable publications. 4 Honours, Qualifications and Appointments. 5 Sources.
