| Full Name |
Josephine Diebitsch Peary |
| Date of Birth |
22 May 1863 |
| Place of Birth |
Washington D.C., United States |
| Date of Death |
19 December 1955 |
| Place of Death |
Portland, Maine, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
American / United States |
| Education |
Spencerian Business College |
| Profession |
Explorer, Author, Lecturer |
| Years of Activity |
1891-1901 (active during Arctic expeditions and subsequent writing) |
| Brief Information |
Josephine Peary was an American Arctic explorer and author, known for accompanying her husband, Robert Peary, on expeditions to Greenland. She was the first white woman to travel far into the Arctic, reaching 78° North Latitude. Her experiences were detailed in her books, "My Arctic Journal" and "The Snow Baby," providing valuable insights into Arctic life and exploration. |