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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
It was discovered by the Byrd [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] Expedition in 1929, and named for Adolph S. Ochs, publisher of the New York Times, a patron of the expedition. | It was discovered by the Byrd [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] Expedition in 1929, and named for Adolph S. Ochs, publisher of the ''New York Times'', a patron of the expedition. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 20 June 2025, Jonas Schmidt was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Ochs in recognition of his support of Westarctica's mission and goals. His Grace's title was named in connection with the Ochs Glacier. | |||
[[Category:Glaciers]] | [[Category:Glaciers]] | ||