George Back
Sir George Back | |
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Back in 1833 | |
| Born | 6 November 1796 Stockport, England |
| Died | 23 June 1878 (aged 81) London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1808–1878 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Wars | Napoleonic Wars |
Admiral Sir George Back FRS (6 November 1796 – 23 June 1878) was a British Royal Navy officer, explorer of the Canadian Arctic, naturalist and artist. He was born in Stockport.