Sir Tannant William Edgeworth David (January 28, 1858 - August 28, 1934 was an Australian geologist and explorer. He was born in St. Fagans, Wales and died in Sydney, Australia. T. W. Edgeworth David migrated to Australia 1882 to work as an assistant geological surveyor, until he became a professor of geology at Sydney University in 1891. He continued at the University until 1924. January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... A geologist is a contributor to the science of geology. ... See also explorations, sea explorers, astronaut, conquistador, travelogue, the History of Science and Technology and Biography. ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ... The University of Sydney, established in 1850, is the oldest university in Australia, and it is located in Sydney, the capital city of the state of New South Wales. ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Accomplishments

Edgeworth David is best known for his work on the Second British Antarctic expedition lead by Ernest Shackleton in 1907. During this expedition, he lead the first successful ascent of Mount Erebus, Antarctica’s only active volcano, and led the first team to reach the Magnetic South Pole. Ernest Henry Shackleton The Discovery During the Discovery expedition, Shackleton made the first balloon flight over Antarctica Four men from Nimrod (left to right): Frank Wild, Shackleton, Eric Marshall, and Jameson Adams Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (February 15, 1874 – January 5, 1922) was an Irish-born British explorer, now chiefly... 1907 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Mount Erebus in Antarctica is the southernmost active volcano. ... The ceremonial South Pole. ...

Honors and Tributes

Edgeworth David was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1900. He was knighted in 1920, receiving the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander. The Edgeworth David Medal awarded by the Royal Society of New South Wales]], which is awarded for distinguished contributions by a young scientists under the age of thirty-five (35) years for work done mainly in Australia or its territories, is named in his honor. The Royal Society of London is claimed to be the oldest learned society still in existence and was founded in 1660. ... 1900 is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1920 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross...

References

• Edgeworth David Medal
• Australian Antarctic Profile
• Physics in Australia Profile