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| Birth name | George Strong Nares |
| Born | 24 April 1831 Llansenseld, UK |
| Died | 15 January 1915 (aged 83) Kingston upon Thames, UK |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1845–1886 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
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Vice-Admiral Sir George Strong Nares KCB FRS (24 April 1831 – 15 January 1915) was a Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer. He commanded the Challenger Expedition, and the British Arctic Expedition. He was highly thought of as a leader and scientific explorer. In later life he worked for the Board of Trade and as Acting Conservator of the River Mersey.