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Alexander Macklin

1889-01-01 – 1967-03-21

Portrait of Alexander Macklin
Alexandar MacklinCredit: Frank Hurley

Life & Legacy

Alexander Hepburne Macklin (1 September 1889 – 21 March 1967) was a Scottish
physician who served as one of the two surgeons on Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917. In 1921–1922, he joined the Shackleton–Rowett Expedition aboard the Quest. He was also a dog trainer and quartermaster on Shackleton’s expeditions.

Occupation & Career

explorer, physician

Education

University of London; Plymouth College

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Military Cross; Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Military Cross · Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Education & Institutions

Plymouth College · University of London

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2534393 — wikidata View source

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