José María Sobral

Alférez de Navío José María Sobral (April 14, 1880 – April 14, 1961) was an Argentine explorer, geologist, naval officer and author who rose to prominence by participating in the Swedish Antarctic Expedition (1901–1904) becoming the first Argentine to overwinter in Antarctica. Later he pursued studies at Uppsala University becoming the first Argentine to obtain a geology degree. Sobral worked briefly as ambassador to Norway in 1930 before returning to Argentina to work at YPF.

José María Sobral
Born(1880-04-14)April 14, 1880
Gualeguaychú, Argentina
DiedApril 14, 1961(1961-04-14) (aged 81)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Alma materUppsala University
AwardsDavid Livingstone Centenary Medal
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