1 ene 1733 año - Nathaniel Palmer

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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 descendant of Walter Palmer, one of the town's founders.

Born: August 8, 1799, Stonington, Connecticut
Died: June 21, 1877 (aged 77)
Nationality: American
Other names: "Captain Nat"
Occupation(s): Sealing captain, explorer, sailing captain, and ship designer
Known for: 22-year-old "Captain Nat" and his men were the first Americans to discover the Antarctic Peninsula. Later, he was active in the design of the first clipper ships.

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