Robert Anstruther Goodsir | |
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| Born | 7 July 1823 Anstruther, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 17 January 1895 (aged 71) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh University of St Andrews |
| Occupation(s) | Medical practitioner, author |
| Known for | Arctic voyages in search of brother |
Robert Anstruther Goodsir (7 July 1823 – 17 January 1895) was a Scottish medical doctor, explorer and writer. He made two voyages to the Arctic in search of his brother Harry Goodsir who was lost with the Franklin expedition.[1][2]