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The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected from 1959–65. Matikonis Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of William P. Matikonis, U.S. Navy, a damage controlman aboard the [[USS Glacier|USS ''Glacier'']] during the 1961–62 research season. | The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected from 1959–65. Matikonis Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of William P. Matikonis, U.S. Navy, a damage controlman aboard the [[USS Glacier|USS ''Glacier'']] during the 1961–62 research season. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 29 November 2023, James Patrick Howard II was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Baron of Matikonis in recognition of his support of Westarctica. His title was named for this peak. Several days later, he was also granted the title Count of [[Krigsvold Nunataks|Krigsvold]] and the barony became his [[subordinate title]]. | |||
[[Category:Mountains]] | [[Category:Mountains]] | ||