Ernest De Koven Leffingwell was a polar explorer born on January 13, 1875 in Illinois. He spent a significant amount of time exploring the Alaskan Arctic coast, and his work in the region was highly influential in the development of the area. He was a pioneer in the field of polar exploration and his legacy lives on in the region.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $25.2 billion
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About
Polar Explorer who spent a good portion of his life on the Alaskan Arctic coast.
Before Fame
He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serving on the battleship Oregon during its trip around Cape Horn.
Trivia
He and his co-explorer, Ejnar Mikkelsen, financed their own expedition to the North Pole. After their boat got trapped in ice, they used its planks to build a permanent cabin.
Family Life
He was born in Knoxville, Illinois. His father, Charles Wesley Leffingwell, was a wealthy California rancher.
Associated With
He was one of the early explorers of Alaska, much like American Wilds P. Richardson .
