Sir james clark ross biography of mahatma
Gandhi was born in India in He attended law school in London....
ROSS, Sir JAMESCLARK, explorer; b. 15 April 1800, possibly in Scotland, third son of George Ross and Christian Clark; d. 3 April 1862 in Aylesbury, England.
James Clark Ross’ father, a London businessman, came from an eminent Wigtownshire family and was an older brother of Sir John Ross*, the distinguished Arctic explorer.
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James’ early life came under his uncle’s influence. Ten days before his 12th birthday he followed Commander John Ross, then a dashing young officer serving in the Napoleonic wars, into the Royal Navy and thus found his life-long career.
He began as a first-class volunteer on Briseis, but obviously John, who was well connected in the navy, looked after his nephew’s welfare, for he received quick promotions to midshipman and master’s mate on the same vessel.
Ross served continuously for six years with his uncle, and moved with him when the latter took command of Actaeon for service in the Baltic, the White Sea, and the Engl