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'''Mount Grier''' (86°41′S 148°57′W) is a prominent mountain, 3,035 meters (9,960 ft) high, standing at the east side of the Scott Glacier where it forms the westernmost summit of the [[La Gorce Mountains]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]] of [[Westarctica]]. | '''Mount Grier''' (86°41′S 148°57′W) is a prominent mountain, 3,035 meters (9,960 ft) high, standing at the east side of the Scott Glacier where it forms the westernmost summit of the [[La Gorce Mountains]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]] of [[Westarctica]]. It is directly west of [[Goldstream Peak]]. | ||
==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
Mount Grier was discovered in December 1934 by the Byrd [[Antarctic]] Expedition geological party under Quin Blackburn, and named by [[Richard E. Byrd]] for Dr. G. Layton Grier, head of the L.D. Caulk Company of Milford, Delaware, who contributed dental supplies to the Byrd expeditions of 1928–30 and 1933–35. | Mount Grier was discovered in December 1934 by the Byrd [[Antarctic]] Expedition geological party under Quin Blackburn, and named by [[Richard E. Byrd]] for Dr. G. Layton Grier, head of the L.D. Caulk Company of Milford, Delaware, who contributed dental supplies to the Byrd expeditions of 1928–30 and 1933–35. | ||
== | ==Peerage title== | ||
On 13 July 2018, the [[Count of Goldstream]] was granted the additional title "Viscount Grier" in recognition for his work with the [[Honorary Consular Corps]] | On 13 July 2018, the [[Count of Goldstream]] was granted the additional [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] "Viscount Grier" in recognition for his work with the [[Honorary Consular Corps]]. | ||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] |
Revision as of 20:03, 3 October 2018
Mount Grier (86°41′S 148°57′W) is a prominent mountain, 3,035 meters (9,960 ft) high, standing at the east side of the Scott Glacier where it forms the westernmost summit of the La Gorce Mountains, in the Queen Maud Mountains of Westarctica. It is directly west of Goldstream Peak.
Discovery and name
Mount Grier was discovered in December 1934 by the Byrd Antarctic Expedition geological party under Quin Blackburn, and named by Richard E. Byrd for Dr. G. Layton Grier, head of the L.D. Caulk Company of Milford, Delaware, who contributed dental supplies to the Byrd expeditions of 1928–30 and 1933–35.
Peerage title
On 13 July 2018, the Count of Goldstream was granted the additional peerage title "Viscount Grier" in recognition for his work with the Honorary Consular Corps.