Nordenskjöld
Americannoun
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Baron Nils Adolf Erik 1832–1901, Swedish Arctic explorer, geographer, and geologist; born in Finland.
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his nephew Nils Otto Gustaf 1869–1928, Swedish Arctic and Antarctic explorer.
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Example Sentences
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Four hours later, on the first morning of our walk, we stopped for water from a mountain stream above Lake Nordenskjöld.
From The Guardian • Feb. 26, 2017
Professor Nordenskjöld has fought it out fairly with Nature.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 by Whymper, Frederick
Nordenskjöld knew the right season to attempt its passage, and it was surprised when almost free of ice.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 by Whymper, Frederick
Nordenskjöld ordered the vessel’s head to be turned southward, and they passed the mouth of the great Kolyma river.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 by Whymper, Frederick
Such is the minimising view; and most, in face of this sharp divergence, will agree with Baron Nordenskjöld that a really critical study of the subject, especially from a local antiquarian, is desirable.
From The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. II by Zurara, Gomes Eannes de
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