Person DS/UK/3069 Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788-1883); army officer, scientist, geophysicist Sabine Edward Sir 1788-1883 army officer, scientist, geophysicist Male

After the end of fighting in the American and Napoleonic wars, he turned his attention to science and exploration. In 1818 he served as astronomer on John Ross's expedition in search of the north-west passage. He sailed on William Edward Parry's expedition to overwinter in 1819-1820, making magnetic observations with Parry and James Clarke Ross. He promoted and undertook extensive research on geomagnetism for over 30 years and received several awards for his work in this field. He was President of the Royal Society from 1861-1871. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography online; The Man Who Ate His Boots, by Anthony Brandt, 2011. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes staff 21/12/2018 DERBYSHIRE\71026502 28/05/2020 e934763d-7ba6-4524-b1c3-01ed5694adb3