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Robert Falcon Scott — Age & Birthday

Born: 6 June 1868 · Died: 29 March 1912 · Age at death: 43

How old was Robert Falcon Scott when he died?

Robert Falcon Scott died aged 43. He was born on 6 June 1868 and died on 29 March 1912.

Royal Navy officer who led two major expeditions to Antarctica

Did you know?He was a close friend of Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie, who later became the godfather to Scott's only son.

Captain Robert Falcon Scott (6 June 1868 – c. 29 March 1912) was a British naval officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition of 1901–1904 and the Terra Nova Expedition of 1910–1913.

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Age at death: 43
Years since death: 114

Born: June 6, 1868 · Plymouth, United Kingdom
Died: March 29, 1912
Cause of death: Hypothermia, cachexia
Nationality: British
Known for: Military, Exploration, Literature

Family

Father: John Edward Scott
Mother: Hannah Cuming
Spouse: Kathleen Scott
Child: Peter Scott

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