Russell Owen

Russell Owen

14.10.1981 (43 years) (Bangor, Wales, UK)

Russell D. Owen (January 8, 1889 – April 3, 1952) was an American journalist employed by The New York Times. He covered Arctic and Antarctic exploration both as a reporter and in books. Owen Peak, originally named "Mount Russell Owen," was named in his honor after having traveled as a Times correspondent with the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-30).