William Scoresby (1760–1829)

William Scoresby
Born(1760-05-03)3 May 1760
Died1829(1829-00-00) (aged 68–69)
OccupationArctic navigator

William Scoresby (3 May 1760 – 1829), known as "William Scoresby Senior" to distinguish him from his son, was an English whaler and arctic navigator.

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