Surname: Parry Forename(s): Edward b. 19 December 1790. d. 8 July 1855. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet, navel officer, and arctic explorer. Joined the navy in 1803. Promoted to lieutenant
in 1810 and post captain in 1821. Elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1821. Married
twice, Isabella Louisa on 23 October 1826 and Catharine Edwards on 29 June 1841. Biographical
information: ODNB. (SP)