Nathaniel Palmer
American hunter and explorer
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Nathaniel Brown Palmer was an American seal hunter, explorer, sailing captain, and ship designer. He gave his name to Palmer Land, Antarctica, which he explored in 1820 on his sloop Hero. He was born in Stonington, Connecticut, and was a... Wikipedia
Born: August 8, 1799, Stonington, CT
Died: June 21, 1877 (age 77 years), San Francisco, CA
Nationality: American
Parents: Nathaniel Palmer, III and Mercy Palmer
Other names: "Captain Nat"