John Franklin

John Franklin was a British explorer born in 1786, famous for his expeditions to find the Northwest Passage—a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic. He led two major Arctic voyages in the 1840s, but both ended in disaster, with Franklin and many crew members disappearing in the icy wilderness. His expeditions increased knowledge of the Arctic, but also highlighted its dangers. Franklin's efforts are remembered as courageous but tragic, contributing to better understanding of polar regions and inspiring future exploration.