Birthdate: April 15, 1800
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Finsbury Street, London, United Kingdom
Died: April 3, 1862
James Clark Ross, a British Royal Navy officer and polar explorer, was well-known for his expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. He joined several expeditions under the leadership of renowned explorers John Ross and William Edward Parry. Leading his own Antarctic expedition from 1839 to 1843, Ross made important discoveries in the area. His valuable contributions to polar exploration and scientific research earned him a prominent position in the history of exploration and geography.
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