Baron Adrien de Gerlache born
Happened: 1866-08-02
Description
Born in Hasselt as the son of an army officer, de Gerlache was educated in Brussels. From a young age he was deeply attracted by the sea and made three voyages in 1883 and 1884 to the United States as a cabin boy on an ocean liner.
Participants
| Name | Date of Birth | Date of Death | Short Biography |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Adrien de Gerlache | 1866 | 1934 | Baron Adrien Victor Joseph de Gerlache de Gomery (2 August 1866 – 4 December 1934) was an officer in the Belgian Royal Navy who led the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897–99. |
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