Thomas Henry Manning
Thomas Henry Manning | |
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| Born | 22 December 1911 Dallington, Northampton, England |
| Died | 8 November 1998 (aged 86) Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | Cambridge University |
| Spouse | Ella Manning |
| Awards | Bruce Medal, Patron's Medal, Massey Medal, Doris Huestis Speirs Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biology |
| Institutions | Canadian Geodetic Survey, Defence Research Board, National Museum of Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, Arctic Institute of North America |
Thomas Henry Manning, OC (22 December 1911 – 8 November 1998) was a British-Canadian Arctic explorer, biologist, geographer, zoologist, and author. Appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, Manning held the positions of vice-chairman and executive director of the Arctic Institute of North America. Nicknamed the Lone Wolf of the Arctic, he was known for travelling alone with dog sled and canoe.