Sir James Lamont, 1st Baronet (26 April 1828 – 29 July 1913) was a Scottish explorer, particularly known for his travels in the Arctic; he also travelled to Africa and the West Indies. He was a fellow of the Geological Society of London and the Royal Geographical Society. Lamont Island in the Franz Josef Land archipelago of Russia is named for him.
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26 April 1828
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Died |
29 July 1913 (aged 85)
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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