Award
Vega Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q67447 · wikidata
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Wilhelm Junker
1840-04-06 – 1892-02-13
Life & Legacy
Wilhelm Junker (Russian: Василий Васильевич Юнкер; 6 April [O.S. 25 March] 1840 – 13 February [O.S. 1 February] 1892) was a Russian explorer of Africa. Junker was of German descent.
Occupation & Career
explorer, traveler, physician
Education
Saint Peter's School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Vega Medal; Carl-Ritter-Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Carl-Ritter-Medal · Vega Medal
Education & Institutions
Saint Peter's School
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Carl-Ritter-Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q67447 · wikidata
Family Father
Johann Wilhelm Junker
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q67447 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q67447 — wikidata View source
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