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Lawrence Oates
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thumb|right|The Oates memorial plaque
Lawrence Oates (16 March 1880 – 16 March 1912) was a British explorer.
Quotes
I am just going outside. I may be some time.
On Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Antarctic expedition, while suffering from frostbite and sheltering from a blizzard, Oates felt he was decreasing his companions' chances of survival. Oates voluntarily left the tent; it was his 32nd birthday. He was never seen again.
Quoted in R. F. Scott's diary, published as Scott's Last Expedition, ch.20
Quotes about Oates
A very gallant gentleman.
On his memorial plaque
External links
Category:Explorers from England
Category:People from London
Category:1880 births
Category:1912 deaths