Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Frank Debenham Biography and Timeline

Follow Frank Debenham through 6 dated historical records for Australia.

Frank Debenham, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1910–1913Years on this page

1910

Terra Nova Expedition Appointment

Geologist · London · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Joins Scott's expedition as a geologist.

Role range: 1910-1913

1911

First Western Geological Journey

Geologist · Butter Point · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Debenham begins the first Western Party field journey after Terra Nova lands the geological team near Butter Point.

Role range: 1910-1913

Dry Valleys Geological Mapping

Geologist · Victoria Land · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Debenham maps geological features and collects specimens during the Western Party's first field season.

Role range: 1910-1913

Cape Evans Geological Study

Geologist · Cape Evans · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Debenham examines the local terrain around Cape Evans as part of the expedition's geological programme.

Role range: 1910-1913

Koettlitz Glacier Survey

Geologist · Koettlitz Glacier · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Debenham records geological evidence around the Koettlitz Glacier during the Western Party's first extended field season.

Role range: 1910-1913

1913

Western Party Specimen Recovery

Geologist · Victoria Land · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Geological specimens cached during the Western Party journeys are recovered as Terra Nova completes the expedition's final Antarctic season.

Role range: 1910-1913

Records, sources and methodology

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