George Back
Explorer

George Back Net Worth

George Back was an English explorer born on November 6, 1796. He was part of John Franklin's expedition to North America's polar coast, and made four expeditions to the region. He was an important part of the exploration of the area, and his work helped to further our understanding of the region.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 6, 1796
Birth Place England
Age 223 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 23, 1878 (age 81)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $1.1 Million (2024)

About

He made four expeditions to North America's polar coast, exploring the region as part of John Franklin's expedition.

Before Fame

He joined the first expedition to recover the missing Explorer John Ross.

Trivia

He was also an accomplished Painter, and one of his works sold for nearly $60,000 at an auction.

Family Life

He was raised near Stockport in Cheshire, England.

Associated With

His companion for his first two expeditions would later venture off and became lost, prompting John Rae's rescue expedition.

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