Julius von Payer
Julius Johannes Ludovicus Ritter von Payer (2 September 1841 – 29 August 1915), ennobled Ritter von Payer in 1876, was an officer of the Austro-Hungarian Army, mountaineer, arctic explorer, cartographer, painter, and professor at the Theresian Military Academy. He is chiefly known for the Austro-Hungarian North Pole expedition in 1872–74 and the discovery of Franz Josef Land.
Julius von Payer | |
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Julius Payer as First Lieutenant (around 1865) | |
| Born | 2 September 1841 |
| Died | 29 August 1915 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | Vienna Central Cemetery |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Known for | Austro-Hungarian North Pole expedition |
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