George Back
Sir George Back | |
|---|---|
 Back in 1863 | |
| Born | 6 November 1796 Stockport, England |
| Died | 23 June 1878 (aged 81) London, England |
Burial place | Kensal Green Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Theodosia Elizabeth Hammond
(m. 1846) |
| Relatives | Bernard Pares (nephew) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1808–1878 |
Rank | Admiral |
Wars | Napoleonic Wars |
Admiral Sir George Back FRS (6 November 1796 – 23 June 1878) was a British Royal Navy officer, explorer of the Canadian Arctic, naturalist and artist.