William Scoresby

William Scoresby FRS FRSE
Born	(1789-10-05)5 October 1789 Cropton, Yorkshire, England
Died	21 March 1857(1857-03-21) (aged 67) Torquay, Devon, England
Alma mater	Queens' College, Cambridge Edinburgh University
Known for	Arctic exploration

William Scoresby FRS FRSE (5 October 1789 – 21 March 1857) was an English whaler, Arctic explorer, scientist and clergyman.