Nathaniel Palmer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nathaniel Palmer

American explorer

Date of Birth: 08-Aug-1799

Place of Birth: Stonington, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 21-Jun-1877

Profession: engineer, naval officer, explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Nathaniel Brown Palmer (August 8, 1799 – June 21, 1877) was an American seal hunter, explorer, sailing captain, and ship designer.
He gave his name to Palmer Land, Antarctica, which he explored in 1820 on his Hero sloop.
He was born in Stonington, Connecticut, and was a descendant of Walter Palmer, one of the town's founders.