Tannatt William Edgeworth David
Tannatt William Edgeworth David was born on January 28, 1858. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Tannatt William Edgeworth David
Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth David, (28 January 1858 – 28 August 1934) was a Welsh Australian geologist, Antarctic explorer, and military veteran. He was knighted for his role in the First World War. A household name in his lifetime, David's most significant achievements were discovering the major Hunter Valley coalfield in New South Wales, leading the first expedition to reach the south magnetic pole, and serving in the Tunnelling Corps during the war.