Iconic Scientists

Greatest English fossil hunter of the early 19th century who found exceptional specimens which allowed scientists to understand Earth's geological history.

British protestant doctor, physician and explorer of the 19th century who discovered and mapped unknown places and bodies of water in Africa.

Norwegian explorer most famous for having reached the South Pole first and for being the first explorer to have reached both poles.

English naturalist, geologist and biologist most famous for having published the Origins of Species and developped the theory of evolution.

British anthropologist, primatologist and ethnologist of the 20th century whose life has been dedicated to studying chimpanzees in Tanzania.

British polar explorer and Royal Navy officer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic (Discovery and Terra Nova) and died on the return journey from the South Pole.

British geographer, archaelogist, cartographer and explorer who was sent to South America to map unexplored territories in the jungles of Amazonia and mysteriously disappeared while looking for an ancient lost city.

When was the Royal Geographical Society created?

• 1830

• 1859

• 1890

• 1912

When was the Origins of Species published?

• 1830

• 1859

• 1890

• 1912

When did Fawcett disappear on his search for the lost city of "Z"?

• 1825

• 1890

• 1912

• 1925