Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
explorer
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:HMS_Chatham
gptkb:HMS_Discovery |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society_Gold_Medal
|
| gptkbp:born |
June 22, 1757
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:Vancouver,_Canada
gptkb:Vancouver,_Washington gptkb:Vancouver_Island |
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:George_Vancouver_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:died |
May 10, 1798
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| gptkbp:explores |
Northwest_Coast_of_North_America
|
| gptkbp:fieldOfStudy |
cartography
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
his work laid the foundation for future exploration
his name is associated with exploration and discovery. his maps were used for navigation for many years his voyages were significant for trade routes his work is studied in maritime history courses his expeditions were among the first detailed surveys of the region his life is documented in biographies and historical accounts his life and work are commemorated in various historical sites his contributions are recognized in historical literature his_legacy_is_celebrated_in_local_cultures_of_the_Pacific_Northwest his_expeditions_contributed_to_the_British_claim_over_the_Pacific_Northwest his_expeditions_are_part_of_the_narrative_of_European_exploration_in_North_America played_a_role_in_the_maritime_history_of_Canada his_expeditions_helped_establish_British_presence_in_the_region contributed_to_the_understanding_of_the_Pacific_Northwest |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
George Vancouver
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| gptkbp:influence |
British_naval_exploration
exploration_of_the_Pacific_Ocean colonial_expansion_in_North_America |
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern cartography
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Captain_Cook
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
exploration_of_the_Pacific_Northwest
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Vancouver's_name_on_various_geographical_locations
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| gptkbp:nationality |
British
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
first European to explore the coast of British Columbia
mapped_the_coastline_of_the_Pacific_Northwest |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Vancouver_Island
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| gptkbp:occupation |
navigator
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| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
gptkb:Kingston_upon_Thames
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:Penticton
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| gptkbp:positionHeld |
Royal_Navy_officer
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:James_Cook
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Charlotte_de_la_Roche
|
| gptkbp:succeededBy |
gptkb:James_Cook
|