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John Rae

1812–1893

Science & TechnologyErected 2011

The blue plaque for John Rae — Photograph via OpenPlaques

John Rae 1812-1893 Arctic explorer lived and died here

Address: 4 Lower Addison Gardens, Holland Park
Erected: 2011
Known for: Arctic explorer
Category: Science & Technology
Coordinates: 51.50310, -0.21300

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