Georges Lecointe (explorer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Georges Lecointe (explorer)

Belgian explorer, scientist and naval officer

Date of Birth: 29-Apr-1869

Place of Birth: Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

Date of Death: 27-May-1929

Profession: astronomer, explorer

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Georges Lecointe (29 April 1869 - 27 May 1929) was a Belgian naval officer and scientist.
He was captain of the Belgica and second-in-command of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, the first to overwinter in Antarctica.
After his return to Belgium he was the founder of the International Polar Organization and deeply involved in the foundation of the International Research Council and the International Astronomical Union.