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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The mountain was mapped by the USGS from surveys and [[United States Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1960-64. Mount Simsarian was named by US-ACAN in honor of James Simsarian who served as the Chief Division of International Scientific and Technical Affairs for the Department of State. | The mountain was mapped by the USGS from surveys and [[United States Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1960-64. Mount Simsarian was named by US-ACAN in honor of James Simsarian who served as the Chief Division of International Scientific and Technical Affairs for the Department of State. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 22 June 2024, Andrea Gottschalk was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Baroness of Simsarian. Her Ladyship's title is named for this feature. | |||
[[Category:Mountains]] | [[Category:Mountains]] | ||