Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth David KBE CMG DSO FRS (28 January 1858 – 28 August 1934) was a Welsh Australian geologist and Antarctic explorer. A household name in his lifetime, David's most significant achievements were discovering the major Hunter Valley coalfield in New South Wales and leading the first expedition to reach the South Magnetic Pole. He also served with distinction in World War I.
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28 January 1858 St. Fagans, near Cardiff, Wales
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Died |
28 August 1934 (aged 76) Sydney, New South Wales
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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