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The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken during the years 1960–63. Kirby Cone was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of Charles H. Kirby, who served as a radioman at [[Byrd Station]] during the 1961 winter research season. | The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken during the years 1960–63. Kirby Cone was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of Charles H. Kirby, who served as a radioman at [[Byrd Station]] during the 1961 winter research season. | ||
==Peerage title= | ==Peerage title== | ||
On 20 April 2020, the [[Count of Dendtler]] was granted the additional title "Count of Kirby" in recognition of his excellent service as [[Minister of Commerce]]. His title is named for the Kirby Cone. | On 20 April 2020, the [[Count of Dendtler]] was granted the additional title "Count of Kirby" in recognition of his excellent service as [[Minister of Commerce]]. His title is named for the Kirby Cone. | ||
[[Category: Mountains]] | [[Category: Mountains]] | ||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | ||