EXPLORERS, SCIENTISTS & VISITORS IN THE WORLD'S KARST 852 BC TO THE PRESENT A BIOGRAPHICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY compiled by TREVOR SHAW & CHRISTINE BALLINGER A BIOGRAPHICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY Explorers, Scientists & Visitors In the World’s Karst 852 BC to the Present Trevor Shaw & Christine Ballinger A BIOGRAPHICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY Explorers, Scientists & Visitors In the World's Karst 852 BC to the Present Edited by Aleš Pogačnik Design Brane Vidmar Issued by ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute (Postojna) Published by Založba ZRC Represented by Tadej Slabe, Oto Luthar Ljubljana, 2020 This first e-edition was published in June 2020 as pdf and is available under the terms of Creative Commons licence Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0): https://doi.org/10.3986/9789610504443 Kataložni zapis o publikaciji (CIP) pripravili v Narodni in univerzitetni knjižnici v Ljubljani COBISS.SI -ID= 17012995 ISBN 978-961-05-0444-3 (pdf) EXPLORERS, SCIENTISTS & VISITORS IN THE WORLD'S KARST 852 BC TO THE PRESENT A BIOGRAPHICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY compiled by TREVOR SHAW & CHRISTINE BALLINGER CONTENTS Introduction 5 Abbreviations used 6 Full titles of journals cited 9 The Bibliography 13 INTRODUCTION This book is a digital revised version of a card index made over the last 40 years or so for my personal use when writing on the history of karst studies. The total number of cards is 4320, and hence of entries here 4634; entries are sorted according to Slovene alphabet (Č, Š, Ž as separate letters after C, S, Z). The cut-off date for adding recent material was 31 December 2019. Due to the limits of the compilers’ personal contacts, biographical infor-mation written in oriental languages is regrettably not included. It is not only published material that is recorded here but there are also unique items such manuscripts, letters received and a portrait collection. All these will in due course be held by the Karst Research Institute in Postojna. In fact this digital bibliography was first conceived as a research tool for people working or visiting there. The suggestion was then made that, as an e-book, most of its content would be of use world-wide. Due to the long period of compilation there are inconsistences in abbreviations but expansions of all these are provided and the full titles of all periodicals are listed separately. As will be seen, a short phrase in brackets indicates the relevance of each person – the reason why he or she is included. It is not a summary of their overall importance. Thus, for Thomas Cook, Charles Darwin, Humphry Davy, Sigmund Freud and King George V their main claims to fame are omitted. Franjo Drole of the Karst Research Institute ZRC SAZU spent may hours checking the text and made some important additions. Trevor Shaw, Bath, March 2020 5 ABBREVIATIONS USED Acad. : Academy, Académie Bulg. : Bulgaria Accad. : Accademia Cantab. : Cantabrienis (Cambridge) ACKMA : Australasian Cave & Karst Management Cat. : Catalogue Association CC : Cave Club Admin. : Administration Circ. : Circular Afr. : Africa, African Civ. : Civici ALA : American Library Association col. : column ALCADI : Alps, Carpathians, Dinarids Col . : College Am. : America, American Com. : Comité Ann. : Annual, Annals, Annales Comm. : Commission Appl. : Applied CPC : Craven Pothole Club appln. : application CRG : Cave Research Group [of Great Britain] Arch. : Archives Crit : critique ASF : Australian Speleological Federation C.V. : curriculum vitae Assoc. : Association Dej. : Dejiny BCRA : British Cave Research Association devt. : development Bénézit : Dictionnnaire critique et documentaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dissinateurs et Dict. : Dictionaire, Dictionary graveurs, Paris. Distr. : District bibliog. : bibliography DNB : Dictionary of National Biography Biblphy : Bibliography DOAV : Deutscher und oesterreichische Biog., Biogr. : Biographical, Biography Alpenverein BL : British Library dt. : deutschen BM : British Museum Educ. : Education BM (NH) : British Museum (Natural History) Edw. : Edwardian Bol. : Boletín, Bolletino Encycl. : Encyclopaedia Bot. : Botanische engr. : engraved Br. : British Entom : Entomology, Entomologia Britan. : Britannica Erforsch : Erforschung Brit. : British Espeleol. : Espeleologia BSA : British Speleological Association et al. : et alia (and others) BSRS : Bristol Speleological Research Society Exp. Experimental Expl. : Exploration 6 expts. : experiments N. : North f. : für Nat. : National, Natural Fed. : Federation, Federazione Nats. : Naturalists fl. : floruit (time of activity) Naturk. : Naturkunde forsch. : forschung Naz. : Nazionale Foss. : Fossil nd : no date (as of publication) FRS : Fellow(s) of the Royal Society N/L : Newsletter Gal . : Gallery NSS : National Speleological Society [of America] Gent. : Gentlemans NSW : New South Wales Geol. : Geological, Geology NUC : National Union Catalogue (of Library of Ges., Gesel., Gesell : Gesel schaft (Society) Congress) Gp. : Group NZ : New Zealand H. : Höhlen- obit. : obituary Höhlenk. : Höhlenkunde ODNB : Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Hydrol. : Hydrology Öst. : Österreich Hist. : History, Historical pers. comm : personal communication Illus. : Illustrated Phil. : Philosphical Inst. : Inštitut, Institute portr. : portrait Intern., INTERNAT : International portrs. : portraits Ital. : Italiana Proc. : Proceedings IZRK : Inštitut za Raziskovanje Krasa ptg. painting J., Jour. : Journal Q, Quart. : Quarterly Jb. : Jahrbuch Rass. : Rassegna jub. : jubilee (anniversary) Rep. : Report K. : Karst repr. : reproduction Landesv. : Landesverein Res. : Research Leks. : Leksikon Roy. : Royal, Royale Lex. : Lexikon S. : South Lit. : Literary SAG : Societá Alpina delle Giulie Lond. : London Sci. : Science Lucr. : Lucrările ser. : series Mag. : Magazin, Magazine Simp. : Simposio Mattes : J. Mattes. Wissenskulturen des Slov. : Slovenia, Slovene, Slovak (rarely) Subterranen, 2019 SMCC : Shepton Mallet Caving Club Med. : Medical Soc. : Societá, Société, Society Mem. : Memorie, Memoirs Som. : Somerset Mitt. : Mitteilungen Sott. : Sotterranneo MS. : manuscript Spel. : Speleological, Spelean Mus. : Museum, Museo, Musée Spéol. : Spéologie 7 Speleol. : Speleological US : United States Stud. : Studies USA : United States of America suppl. : supplement väterl. : väterlich Tech. : Technical Ver., Verb. : Verband Tel. : Telegraph Vict. : Victorian Theoret. : Theoretical Yorks. : Yorkshire Trans. : Transactions YRC : Yorkshire Ramblers’ Club Trav. : Travaux Zeit. : Zeitschrift UBSS : University of Bristol Spelaeological Society Zool. : Zoologia, Zoology UIS : Union Internationale de Spéléologie Ztg. : Zeitung Univ. : University, Université, Universitá * : mislaid 8 FULL TITLES OF JOURNALS CITED Abhandlungen zur Karst- und Höhlenkunde Bilten Drustva za Raziskovanje jam Ribnica Acta Musei Moraviae Bilten Jamarskega kluba železnicar Acta Speleologica Bilten Železničar Adria Adria Airways In-Flight Magazine Le Biographe Universelle et l’historien Almanach de Gotha Biographical Memoirs of Fellows Alpi Giulie of the Royal Society Alpina, Zürich Biographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne Annalen Naturhistorisches Museum Wien Biologisch Jaarboek Annales de l’Institut français de Zagreb Biološki Glasnik, Zagreb Annales de Spéléologie (Spelunca, 3 série) Blejske Novice Annales series historia naturalis Boletin Historia Geocienc Venezuela Annales Ser. hist. social Boletin dell Museo de la Espeleologia Annals of Applied Biology Boletin Sociedad Venezolana Annals of Science Bolletino di Zoologio Annual Report of the U.S. National Museum The Book Collector Anthropozoikum The Book Buyer, New York Der Antiberg Mitteilungen zur brich & bòcc semestrale di informazione Karst- und Höhlenkunde del a sezione C.A.S. di Biel a Aragonit Sprava slovenských jaskýň The British Caver Archeografo Triestino British Caving Archives of Natural History Bulletin of the American Geographical Archivio Botanico e Biogeorgrafico Italia Society of New York Argo. Zeitschrift für krainische Landeskunde The Bulletin of the British ASF Newsletter the Australian Speleological Association Speleological Quarterly Bulletin du Club Cévenol Atlantis Mitteilungen des Landesvereins Bulletin du Comité Nationale de Spéléologie für Höhlenkunde Salzburg Bulletin of the Geological Society of America Atti della academia Nazionale Bulletin Leicester University Italiana de Entomologia Bulletin of the Peak District Mines Atti e Memorie della Commissione Historical Society Grotte “Eugenio Boegan” Bulletin de la Société Belge de Géologie, Australian Caver [continuation of ASF Newsletter] de Paléontologie et d’Hydrologie Australian Speleological Federation Newsletter Bulletin de la Société géologique de France The Bulletin of the South African Barlangkutatás Spelaeological Association Barlangviläg Népszerä Barlangtani Folyóirat BCRA Bulletin British Cave Research Association Carniola. Izvestja Muzeskega društva za Kranjsko BCRA Transactions British Cave Causses et Cevennes Research Association The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Archaeological Journal 9 Cave Australia The journal of the Geologia Croatica Australian Speleological Federation Geological Magazine [continuation of Australian Caver] Geološki Glasnik, Sarajevo The Cave Diving Group Letter to Members Geoscientist the fellowship magazine of The Cave Diving Group Newsletter the Geological Society of London Cave and Karst Science The Transactions of Goriški Letnik the British Cave Research Association Le Grotte d’Italia Cave Research Group Newsletter Cave Science a Quarterly Review of Speleology Hacquetia Cave Science The transactions of the Harvard Magazine British Cave Research Association Helictite Journal of Australasian Cave Research Caves and Caving [British Die Höhle Zeitschrift für Karst- und Höhlenkunde Speleological Association] Höhlenkundliche Mitteilungen Schriften Caves & Caving bulletin of the British der Landesvereines für Höhlenkunde Cave Research Association in Wien und Niederösterreich Caving International Magazine Höhlenkundliche Schriften des Landesvareines für The Century Magazine Höhlenkunde in Wien and Niederösterreich The Church Portrait Journal Höhlenkundliche Vereinsinformation Craven Pothole Club Record Idrijski Razgledi Československý Kras The Illustrated London News Český kras The International Caver Magazine International Journal of Speleology The Dalesman Irish Naturalist Devon Spelaeological Society Journal Irish Speleology Journal of the The Devonshire Association for the Speleological Society of Ireland Advancement of Science Literature and Art Report and Transactions Jahreshefte für Karste- und Höhlenkunde Descent the magazine for cavers Jamar Deutsche geographische Blätter Journal of the Australasian Cave and Karst Management Association The Edinburgh Philosophical Journal The Journal of the Axbridge Caving Group Endangered Wildlife and Archaeological Society Endins Publicació d’Espeleologia Journal of Cave and Karst Studies Entomologische Blätter für Biologie und The Journal of Chemical Education Systematik der Käfer, Berlin Journal of the Craven Pothole Club Entomologiske Meddelelser Journal of the Society for the Environmental Biology of Fishes Bibliography of Natural History The European Magazine and London Review The Journal of Spelean History official publication of The American Spelean History Association The Filson Club History Quarterly Journal of the Sydney University Die Fundgrube Speleological Society Journal and Proceedings of the Royal The Gentleman’s Magazine : and Society of New South Wales historical chronicle The Geographical Journal Karaitza La Géographie. Bulletin de la Karst und Höhle verband der deutschen Société de Geographie Höhlen- und Karstforscher e. V. München Geographisches Jahrbuch Karstologia 10 Karszt és Barlang Nature Karszt- és Barlangkutatás La Nature Koloska Grupo Espeleológico Alaves New Scientist Kras New Zealand Speleological Bulletin Kras I Speleologia [continuation of Newsletter Geological Curators’ Group Speleologia, Warszawa] Niugini Caver Kronika Časopis za Slovensko Norsk Grottenblad Krajevno Zgodovino Notes and Records of the Royal Krs Jugoslavije Carsus Iugoslaviae Society of London Notranjec Laichinger Höhlenfreund Zeitschrift Nouvelle Biografie Générale für Karst- und Höhlenkunde Novitates Zoologicae Letopis Slovenske Akademije NSS News [of National Speleological Society] Znanosti in Umetnosti The Linnean Newsletter and Proceedings Österreichische botanische Zeitschrift of the Linnean Society of London Pengelly Cave Research Centre Newsletter Le Magasin Pittoresque Il Piccolo, Trieste Malayan Naturalist Planinski Vestnik Mémories de Biospéologie Préhistoire Ariégeoise Bulletin de la Mémoires de la Société de Spéléologie Société Préhistorique de l’Ariège Memorie della Societá Entomologica Italiana Préhistoire Spéléologie Ariégeoises Bulletin The Mendip Caver de la Société Préhistorique de l’Ariège The Mentor, Springfield Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers Mitteilungen des Deutschen und Proceedings of the Linnean Society. London Österreichischen Alpenvereins Proceedings of the Linnean Society Mittheilungen des historischen of New South Wales Vereines für Krain Proceedings of the Literary and Mitteilungen über Höhlen- und Karstforschung Philosophical Society of Liverpool zeitschrift des Hauptverbandes Proceedings of the Massachusetts Deutscher Höhlenforscher Historical Society Mitteilungen des Landesvereines für Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Höhlenkunde in der Steiermark Proceedings of the Somersetshire Archaeological Mitteilungen des Museums für and Natural History Society Bergbau, Geologie und Technik am Proceedings of the University of Landesmuseum“Joanneum” , Graz Bristol Spelaeological Society Mitteilungen des Verbandes de deutschen Proceeding of the Yorkshire Geological Höhlen- und Karstforscher e.V. and Polytechnic Society Mondo Sotterraneo Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society The Monthly Chronicle of North Progressione Country Lore and Legend Proteus Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard, Bulletin Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London Narodnje Noviny Quarterly Journal of the National Nas Krš Library of South Africa Naše jame Natura, Milano Rassegna di Attività dei Gruppi Aderenti alla Natura e Montagna, Bologna Federazione Speleologica Triestina 11 Rassegna Speleologica Italiana Tagepost, Graz Regards Speleo Info Tennessean Report of the British Association for Theoretical and Applied Karstology the Advancement of Science The Times Revue de l’Alliance Française Il Tourista Bollettino Trimestrale del Royal Society News “Club Touristi Triestini” Il Tourista Organo del Club Touristi Triestini Sarawak Gazette Transactions of the Cardiff Naturalists’ Society The Sarawak Museum Journal The Transactions of the Cave Research Shepton Mallet Caving Club Journal Group of Great Britain Sinter Transactions and Proceedings. Torquay Slovenský Kras Acta Carsologica Slavaca Natural History Society Society for the History of Natural Travaux de l’Institut de Spéologie History Newsletter “Émile Racovitza” Sopra e Sotto il Carso The Treasury Sottoterra Rivista quadrimestrale di speleologia Tuttocat Notizario Interno del Club del Gruppo Speleologico Bolognese C.A.I. Alpinistico Triestino South African Spelaeological Association Bulletin UIS – Bulletin Union Internationale Spelaeologia Croatica de Spéléologie Speläog. Jahrbuch – Verein für The Universal Magazine of Höhlenkunde in Westfalen Knowledge and Pleasure Speleo-Drack centre normade d’étude du University of Bristol Spelaeological karst et des cavités du sous-sol Society Circular to Members Speleogický Véstnik Speleolog Verbandlungen der Zoologisch- Speleologia Botanischen Gesellschaft in Wien Speleologia, Warszawa Verhandlungen der k.k. geologischen Speleology Bulletin of the British Reichsanstalt Cave Research Association Speleon Revista Española de Wessex Cave Club Journal Hidrologia, Morfologia carstica, The Wide World Magazine Espeleologia y Cuaternario Wiener entomologische Zeitung Speleophilately International William Pengelly Cave Studies Trust, Newsletter Speleo Stamp Collector Spelunca 4 série The Yorkshire Ramblers’ Club Journal Spelunca Bulletin de la Société de Spéléologie The YRC Bulletin The Yorkshire Rambler Spelunca Mémoires Spravodaj slovenskej speleologickej spoločnosti Zeitschrift für Karst- und Höhlenkunde Stalactite Zentralblatt für Mineralogie, Studies in Speleology Journal of the Geologie u Paläontologie William Pengel y Cave Studies Trust Zoo, Antwerp The Studio Zpřistupněné Jaskyně Subterranea Croatica 12 EXPLORERS, SCIENTISTS & VISITORS IN THE WORLD’S KARST 852 BC to the Present Abadie, Bernard Abbé • Die Höhle 67 2016 : 129-135 portrs. • Die Höhle 68 2017 : 107-123 portrs. 18 October 1900 – 1989 • Mattes : 39-42, portr. wrote on Pyrenean caves References: Abel, Othenio • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliographie Spéléol. : 17. 20 June 1875 – 04 July 1946 palaeobiologist Abbo, Jack References: 1945 – 08 September 1987 • K. Ehrenberg. 1975. Othenio Abels Lebensweg French caver • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 169 References: • Mattes : 42-45, portr. • Spelunca (30) 1988 : 111, portr. • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 14, portr. Abonneau, Michael 25 September 1937 – 07 December 1983 Abeille de Perrin, Elzéar French caver 03 January 1843 – 09 October 1910 References: cave entomologist • Spelunca (31) 1988:15, portr. References: • Spelunca Mém (17) 1993 : 300, portr. Abonyi, Arpád • J. M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 17 05 January 1930 – 04 July 1999 Czech geologist Abel, Gustave Antoine References: 08 November 1901 – 16 July 1988 • Slovenský Kras 18, 1980 : 271-273, portr. (50th jub) Austrian cave explorer • Slovenský Kras 29, 1991 : 201-202 (60th jub) References: • Slovenský Kras 38, 2000 : 183-184, portr. (obit.) • Naše jame 30, 1988 : 101-102 (obit.) • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 71, portr. Abrahamczik, Walter Georg • Die Höhle 40 (1) 1989 : 26, 27, portr. (obit.) 1911 – 1980 • Die Höhle 27 (4) 1976 : 156-158, portr. (75th jub.) Austrian geologist and cave explorer • Mitt. Verb. dt. Höhlen u K.forsch 34 (3) 1988, : 72-74, portr. (obit.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. Höhlen u K.forsch 27 (3) 1981 : 44-45, portr. (80 References: th jub.) • Karszt és Barlang 1964 (1) inside back cover, portr. only • Mattes : 46-47, portr. • Progressione (23) 1990:79 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988:14-15., portr. Abramović, Branko • Bull. Br. Speleol. Assoc. (28) 1951:1 04 October 1950 – 19 March 2008 • UIS Bull (34) 1989 : 27 (obit.) Croatian cave explorer • portrait file • Speleologia (22) 1990 : 71 (obit.) References: • Die Höhle 54 (3) 2003 : 79, portr. only • Speleolog 56 2008 : 147-148 (obit.) portr. • Austrian Cave Cuttings : 58, portr. only • Die Höhle 64, 2015 :107-125, portrs. • Höhlenkundlische Verein. …10 (1) 1983:33-35 • Höhlenkundlische Verein. … 16 (1) 1989 : 7-10, portr. 13 Absolon, Karel Bedřich Ádám, Boros 21 March 1926 – 02 October 2009 19 November 1900 – 03 January 1973 cave explorer, son of Karel Vitězslav Absolon Hungarian biologist/botanist References: References: • Absolon, K.B. 1988. Conquest of Macocha abyss : vii • Karszt és Barlangkutatás 9 1975-80 : 5-14, portr. (obit.) • Biogr. file, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1973 (1-2) : 56 portr. (obit.) • J. Tomeš et al. Český Biografický Slovnik xx stoleti 1 1999: 19-20 Adam, Jakob Absolon, Karel Vitězslav 09 October 1748 – 16 September 1811 16 June 1877 – 06 October 1960 Viennese engraver of Gruber 1781 cave pictures Czech cave explorer, anthropologist, biospeleologist References: References: • Bénézit, E. 2006. Dictionary of Artists, Paris, Gründ. 1 : 89 • Naše jame 2 for 1960 : 84-85, portr. (obit.) • Bénézit, E. 1999. Dictionaire critique et documentaire des • Die Höhle 12 (1) 1961 : 24-28, portr. (obit.) peintres, sculpteurs, désinateurs et gravures. 1 :58 • Lucr. Inst. Speol. 1-2, 1962-63: 592-595, portr. • Bryan, M. 1845. Biog. Crit. Dict. Painters & Engravers : 4 • Naš Krš 4 (5)1978: 92-93 • Československý Kras 13, 1962: 163-170, portr. (obit.) Adam, Karl Dietrich • Československý Kras 28, 1977: 7-11, portr. 14 March 1921 – 14 March 2012 • Speleo, Praha (11), 193:15-18 • Bull. Nat. Speleol. Soc. 39 (1) 1977: 3-8, portrs. German caver • Speleologický Věstník 1977 (9) : 7-15, portr. References: • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (spec.) :125 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K. forsch.München 42 (3) 1996:49, portr. (75th jub) • Anthropozoikum 10 1960:11-23 (+ typed NSS list) bibliog only • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K. forsch.München 47 (1) 2001:22 (80th jub) • V. Panoš. 1973 Pantheon of Czech speleologists : 6-8 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K. forsch.München 49 (4) 2003:114 • F. Skotal. 1994. Macocha … And you 11 Apr. 1994 : 15-18 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K. forsch.München 52 (2) 2006:58-59 (85th jub) portr. • G. Nonveiller, 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 145-147 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K. forsch.München 58 (2) 2012:59-61 (obit.) portr. bibliog • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Sošůvske : 21, portr. only • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 31 (1) 1996:65-66 (75th jub) • K.B. Absolon. 1988. Conquest of … Macocha : 101-103 • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 47 2012:216-218 (obit) portr. • Bibliografie okresu Blansko, 1987:54 • Acta Speleologica 1, 2010 : 106 Adam, Nadja • Mattes : 48-50, portr. 15 February 1964 Ackerly, Ernest historian in Notranjski muzej – 30 March 1962 References: • portrait file Cave diver & NSS board member References: Adametz, Karoline (“Lotte”) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 9 (8) 1951:1, portr. 1879 – 1966 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 21 (5) 1963:48 (obit.) Austrian illustrator Acland, Henry Dyke References: 14 October 1850 – 04 April 1936 • Mattes : 51-52, portr. FGS: wrote on Gibraltar caves Adams, Andrew Leith References: 21 March 1827 – 29 July 1882 • Burke’s Peerage & Baronetage : 20 • letter from Geol. Soc. 15 July 2004 FRS. studied fossil animals in caves of Malta • Geoscientist , portr. References: • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeont. collections :38 Acquarone, Sergio • G.Z. Maempel. 1989 Pioneers Maltese Geol.: 171-234, portrs. bibliog. 1970? – 09 December 1990 • Cave Bibliog. 7:342 (note of portr.) • R.L. Praeger. 1949. Some Irish Naturalists : 36 Italian cave diver References: • Speleologia (24) 1991 : 21, portr. (obit.) 14 Adams, Dennis References: • Progressione (31) 1994:59-60 – 01 January 1992 • Mattes : 53-54 Yorkshire potholer References: Agassiz, Alexander • Yorkshire Ramblers’ Club J., 11 (40) 1992:73 (obit.), portr. 17 December 1835 – 27 March 1910 Zoologist Adams, Larry S. References: 15 May 1946 – 24 June 1993 • Dict. Am. Biog. 1 1928:111-114 USA caver References: Agassiz, Jean Louis Rodolphe • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 51 (12) 1993:337, portr. (obit.) 28 May 1807 – 14 December 1873 Director of Harvard Mus. Adams, Stanton Bryan References: 1904 – 1947 • A. Romero. 2001 Environmental biology of fishes 62:49.50, portr. Mendip caver & archaeologist • J. Gunn, 2004. Encyclopaedia of caves & karst: 152 References: • Dict. Am. Biogr. 1 1928 : 114-115 • Proc. UBSS 6 (1) 1949:8 (obit.) • Proc. UBSS 27 (2) 2017 : 150 Ageron, Pierre 04 March 1913 – 1994 Adams, William Henry Davenport French cave explorer & author 05 May 1828 – 30 December 1891 References: author of popular books • Nat. Speleol. Soc. N/L 4 (3) 1946:2,4 References: • Spelunca (56) 1994:60, portr. (obit.) • Dict. Nat. Biography • J. M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol.:18 • Oxford Dict. Nat. Biography 1 2004:281 Agricola, Georgius Addyman, Oscar James 24 March 1494 – 21 November 1555 1891? – 05 February 1915 studied mondmilch, cave pearls, etc Yorkshire potholer References: References: • F.D. Adams. 1954. Birth & devt. geol. sci :183-187, portr. • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 4 (14) 1921:255-256 (obit.) • Nature, 176 (4490) 19 Nov. 1955:949-950 • T. R. Shaw. 1992. History of cave science Aellen, Villy Aigner, Engelbert 04 December 1926 – 22 January 2000 1864 – 26 January 1930 Swiss biospeleologist Austrian caver References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Biblog. Spéléol:18 References: • Stalactite, 50 (1) 2000:68 (obit.), portrs. • Mitt. H-u K.forschung 1930 (2):64 • Mattes : 54-55, portr. Agalède, Henri Albe, Edmond 1913 – 1962 18 September 1861 – 27 June 1926 French caver worked with Martel References: • Spelunca 2 (1) 1962: 35 (obit.) References: • Spelunca (31) 1988:16 • Spelunca (31) 1988:16 Agapito, Girolamo Alberti, Gilberti 13 March 1783 – 24 February 1844 14 February 1932 (or 14 February) – 16 December 2014 writer on Slovene caves & karst Trieste cave explorer 15 References: • Progressione, 62, 2015 : 146-147, (obit.), portr. Aljančič, Marko 23 August 1933 – 08 February 2007 Albertus Magnus studied & bred Proteus 1193? – 15 November 1280 References: wrote on dripstone, c. 1260 • Naše jame 20 suppl.:11-12. bibliog. 1988 References: • Naše jame 47. 2008:230-231 (obit.) portr. • Jamar 3 (2) 2010 : 10-11 (obit.), portrs. • Albertus Magnus. 1867. Book of minerals 1967:xiii-xxvi • portrait • A.De Beatis. 1979. The travel journal 1517-1518:70, 77 Allan, John Harrison • E. Grant ed. 1974. A source book in mediaeval science : 809 1820 – 1882 visited Postojnska jama in 1841 Albrecht, Joh. Sebastian References: 04 June 1695 – 08 October 1774 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers …. 1486-1900 : 177 early German cave explorer References: Allan, Robert • B. v. Freyberg. 1932. Geol. Erforsch Thuringens : 58. 146 12 October 1806 – 06 June 1863 collected speleothems in Slovenia : 1826, and 1832? Alcock, Nathaniel H. References: 1871 – 12 June 1913 • W.C. Henry. [1865?] Biographical notice of the late wrote on Irish bats R. Allan… with extracts from his journal References: • R.L. Praeger. 1949. Some Irish Naturalists:39 Allan, Thomas 17 July 1777 – 12 September 1833 Aldrovandi, Ulisse mineralogist 11 September 1522 – 04 May 1605 References: naturalist & writer • Farrar, W.V. & K.R. Ann. Sci. 24 (2) 1968:115-120 References: • B.W. Halstead. 1965. Poisonous … marine animals . 40 Allegretti, Corrado 25 February 1894 – 02 May 1969 Alexander, Edward Murray Mayne caver & biospeleologist 1886 – 23 March 1963 References: cave archaeologist in Devon • Rass. Spel. Ital. 23 (3-4) 1971:48-50. portr. (obit.) References: • Trans. Proc. Torquay Nat. Hist. Soc. 14 (1) 1962-63:7-10 portr. (obit.) Allemand, Marcel 1952 – 16 May 2015 Aley, Tom French caver 08 September 1938 References: director of Ozark Underground Laboratory • Spelunca 138, 2015:64 (obit.) portr. References: • Caving Internat. Mag. (9) 1980:13-18. portr. Allen, Ernest Edgar 1865 – 1956 Alix, Jean Marie studied the caves of Gower – 1996? References: French caver • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000. Paviland Cave :34 References: • Spelunca (65) 1997:63 portr. (obit.) Alleweireldt, Joseph Bruno 11 December 1778 – 1830 wrote on Grotte de Han. 16 References: • Mitt. Landes. H-kunde Stmk. 12 (3) 1983 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. :20 Alzona, Carlo Allred, Kevin 26 May 1881 – 14 May 1961 US caver in Alaska biospeleologist References: References: • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 62 (1) 2004 :19-20. portr. • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 13 (2) 1961:65-66, bibliog. (obit.) Allsop, David Ambroža, Zvoneta 06 December 1936 – 13 March 2013 1935 – 2013 caver in UK & France Slovene cave explorer References: References: • Descent (232) 2013:13 (obit.) portr. • Bilten 2014 : 114-115 (obit.), portr. Almagià, Roberto Ambrúz, Ján 17 June 1884 – 13 May 1962 28 September 1955 Italian karstologist Slovak cave explorer References: References: • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 15 (1-2) 1963: 85-86, bibliog. (obit.) • Aragonit 11 2006:104 (50 jub.), portr. Almarode, Andy A. Amelineau, André 02 February 1953 – 06 November 1976 1910 – 1980 USA caver French caver References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 35 (1) 1977:1 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988:16, portr. Almási, Balgoh Pál Amende, Barbara 18 October 1794 – 11 September 1867 USA caver & cave diver explorer of Baradla References: References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 68 (10) 2010:26-27, portrs. • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993:17-18 • Karszt és Barlang 1988 (2):107-110, portr. Amery, John Sparke 27 September 1845 – 13 April 1929 Alojz, Umek wrote on Pridhamsleigh 1871; visited Postojnska 23 March 1937 – 20 September 1987 jama in1882 Škocjanske jame cave guide References: References: • R.H. Worth (1934) Peter … & John… Amery (BL1878.d.12. (52)) • U. Ivančič, 2019. Škocjanske jame 1945-2000 : 30 • Stud. Speleology 16, 2008:48-49, portr. Alspaugh, Melanie Amery, Peter Fabyan Sparke US caver in Switzerland 02 September 1839 – 26 July 1907 References: visited Postojnska jama in 1882 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 60 (5) 2002:152-153, portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 62 (1) 2004:9. portr. only • Stud. Speleology 16, 2008:50, portr. Alt, Jacob • R. H. Worth. 1934 Peter … & John .. Amery 27 September 1789 – 30 September 1872 Amoretti, Carlo painter of cave pictures 16 March 1741 – 23 March 1816 References: explored caves with Volta in 1785 • Caves in Fine Arts Exhib. 1989 17 References: • Grotta d’Italia, ser. 1, 1 (3) 1927:29-33 Andjelič, Jurij Jeti 17 December 1953 Amoudruz, Georges cave explorer 28 May 1900 – 16 March 1975 References: Swiss caver • Naše jame 30 suppl. : 13-14, biblog. References: • Spelunca (31) 1988:16 André, Christian Karl • J.J. Pittard [1985]. Explorateurs del’ombre:57-97. portr. 20 March 1763 – 19 June 1831 German explorer in Moravia Amrein, Wilhelm References: 1872 – 1946 • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Šošůvské … : 166 archaeologist • Česk. Kras, 3 (2-3) 1950:68 References: • Acta Speleolgica 1, 2010 : 107 • Die Höhle, 68, 2017: 128-129, portr. André, Pierre Anavy, Albert – 25 August 1993 28 February 1910 – 03 December 1999 French caver Lebanese speleologist; UIS President References: References: • Spelunca (53) 1994:60. portr. (obit.) • portrait file • Die Höhle, 51 (1) 2000 : 26-27, portr. (obit.) Andrea, Ricordando • UIS Bull 46 (1/2) 2000 : 14 (obit.) – 1991? • Internat. J. Speleol. 28B. 1999 : 193-194(obit.) Italian caver • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 468-470, portr. References: Anciaux de Faveaux, Felix (name • Progressione (25) 1991 : 80 portr. (obit.) in religion; christened as: Andreev, Stoitse Michel Anciaux de Faveaux) 09 July 1937 1920? – 12 November 2015 Bulgarian zoologist & caver Belgian cave writer, esp. on the Congo References: References: • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria: 491 • Bertholeyns, J.P., 2002 : Eco Karst (47) : 11, 12, portr. Andrejczuk, Wiaczeslaw Anderle, Vâclav Lev Ukrainian speleologist 25 August 1859 – 27 June 1944 References: Czech painter of karst • Pulina & Andrejczuk (2000) Kras : jaskynie, portr. References: • V. Božić, 2017. Podzemlje… Slikarski : 22-29, portr. Andreolotti, Sergio 11 November 1935 – 1993 Anderson, Charles H. archaeologist glaciospeleologist References: References: • Progressione (29), 1993 : 78-79, portr. (obit.) • J. Cave & Karst Studies. 60 (1) 1998 : 63, portr. Andrew, Alex Andersson, Johan Gunnar – 31 May 2013 03 July 1874 – 29 October 1960 physicist & sec. of Pengel y Trust explorer of Chou Koo Tien References: References: • Wm. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (114) 2013 : 13-14 • J.E. Andersson. 1934. Children of the yellow earth : front flap 18 Andrian-Werburg, Leopold Anthony, Harold Elmer Ferdinand von 05 April 1890 – 29 March 1970 1835 – 1914 palaeontologist, explored Jamaica bone caves German geologist References: References: • A.G. Fincham. 1997. Jamaica underground : 12, portr. • Mattes : 56-58, portr. Antončič Prelužcov, Jože Andrich, Alexander 1837 – 08 January 1900 11 March 1880 – December 1976 guide at Škocjanske jame Austrian cave explorer References: References: • Portrait • Mitt. Höhlenk. Steiermark 5 (4) 1976 : 145-146 (obit) portr. • M.Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame 21, 26 • Mattes : 58-59, portr. Antončič, Jože Andruškó, Karoly 05 March 1910 – 07 June 1963 Slovene caver Škocjanske jame cave guide References: References: • Naše jame (14) 1972 : 61-62 • U. Ivančič. 2019. Škocjanske jame 1945-2000 : 29 Anelli, Franco Antončič, Jožef 18 October 1899 – 23 October 1977 1879 – 1946 Speleo of Trst & Postojna jama & Ital. Inst. Speleol. cave guide at Škocjan References: References: • Naše jame 19 for 1977 : 120 (obit.) • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan… 1920-1940 : 95, portr. • Brit. Caver 69 1978 : 73 • Karszt és Barlang 1977 (1-2): 78 (obit.) Antončič, Pavel • Grotte d’Italia ser. 4, 7, 1977 : 5-13, portr (obit.) bibliog. • Mond. Sott. ser. 3 1 (2) 1977 : 3. portr. (obit.) cave guide at Škocjan • Spelunca 18 (3) 1978 : 102, portr. (obit.) References: • Bull Br. Speleol . Assoc. (28) 1951: 1 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 32 portr. only • Union Internat. Speleol. Bull. 10, 1978 (for 1977) : 10 (obit.) • G. Cusčito et al. 1990. Reka-Timav : 43 portr. only • Progressione, 38, 1998 : 61-62 • Grotte d’Italia ser. 4 4 for 1973 (1975) : 16-17, & portr. p. 23 Antonini, Lino • Anelli, F. 1992 . Castellana : back flap, portr. 1878 – 1938 Angermayer von Rebenberg, Italian cave explorer Erwin Vinzeni References: • Vigant – Pre Oreak (2007) :62, 39 09 June 1888 – 20 March 1963 Austrian caver Antonov, Georgi References: 25 October 1943 – 11 July 1981 • Naše jame 5 for 1963 : 65-66 (obit.) Bulgarian caver: studied rock art • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 49 portr. • Die Höhle 39 (2) 1988 : 43-60, portrs, illus, bibliog. References: • Die Höhle 14 (4) 1963 : 105-108. portr. (obit.) • Brit. Caver 83 1981:74 • Mitt. H.u.K.forschung 1933 (4):32 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.u. K.forsch 9 (3) 1963:49-50 (obit.) Antov, Yasen • Eisriesenwelt 1879-1979 : 3, portr. only 14 March 1929 – 09 October 2009 • W. Günther 1995: 75 Jahr Schauhöhle Eisriesenwelt : 55, portr. Bulgarian caver & writer • O.Kadíć. 2010. Önéletrajz: 169 • J.A. Labegelini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 2-4, portr. only References: • Mattes : 60-62, portr. • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves in Bulgaria : 491 19 Aosta, Amedeo Di Savoia Arboit, Angelo Maria 21 October 1898 – 03 March 1942 13 March 1826 – 19 March 1897 Italian duke, interested in caves author of 1869 booklet on Adelsberger grotte References: References: • T.R.Shaw, 2018: Škocjanske jame 1920-1940: 57-58, portr. • U. Sello, 2005: letter dated 26 Jan. • Saur : Indice biografico italiano 2002 1 : 164 Apfelbeck, Viktor • Nazzi (Gianni) ed. : 1992. Dizionario biografico friulano, Udine 18 April 1859 – 01 May 1934 • Patrie del Friuli 9 Apr. 1897 (obit.) • T. Arboit, pp. v-viii & [44] in A. Arboit (1993) L’Italia studied Balkan coleoptera alla vigilla d’una guerra Europia, portr. References: • portrait file • Naš Kras 10 (16-17), 1984:61-65 • T.R. Shaw, 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900: 254, portr. • G. Nonveiller 1999. Pioneers … insects Dalmatia : 115-117 • Mondo Sotterraneo 32 2008: 14-20 portr. • Speleophilately International (75) 2005:16-17 • Shaw & Čuk, 2015. Slovene karst and caves in past : 265-8 portr. • J. Mulaomerović, 2016. 150 anniversary… Cvijić : 30 • Sello, U. 2011. Nuovo Liruti 3 : 200-202. • Mattes : 62-64, portr. Arcaute, Félix Ruiz de Apjohn, James 1928 – 24 July 1971 01 September 1796 – 02 June 1886 French caver, born in Belgium wrote on Mitchelstown Cave References: References: • Spelunca 31, 1988:16-17 • Proc. Roy. Soc. 41 1886: i-ii Argod-Villon, Albert Apollonio, Mariano 1859 – 1936 03 May 1897 – 07 April 1945 French cave entomologist Italian caver References: References: • Spelunca Mém (17) 1993:300-301, portr. • Sopra e sotto il Carso (5) 1999:75-77 Aristotle Appel, Rudolf 384 BC – 322 BC 20 October 1914 – 07 November 1976 described cave deposits & karst water German caver References: References: • Chambers Biographical Dictionary : 61 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. u K. forsch 22 (4) 1976 : 188 (obit.) • T. Shaw. 1992. History of Cave Science • Karst u. Höhle 1977 : 90-91 (obit.) • A. Geikie. The founders of geology • K. Zittel. History of Geology Arago, Dominque François Jean • A.K. Biswas. 1970. History of Hydrology 26 February 1786 – 02 October 1863 Armand, Louis accepted both groundwater & underground streams 23 August 1854 – 22 January 1921 References: French cave explorer with Martel • Magazin Pittoresque 22 1854: 225-226, portr. References: • Junk Antiquariaat. 1972. Cat. 171:3 • Spelunca (31) 1988:17, 18 portr. • Shaw, T. R. 1992. History of cave science : 105-106 • Bull. Club Cévenol (1) 1922: 1-7, portr. (obit.) • D. André et al. 1988 …. Bramabiau : 34-35, portrs. only Arbez, Pierre • E.A. Martel 1997. La plume et les gouffres : [276] portr. only • E.A. Martel. 1937. L’Aven Armand : 45-48 17 November 1913 – 17 July 1975 • E.A. Martel. 1898. Tour du Monde 4 (26):301-312, portr. only French caver • P. Boulanger 1970 Guide des Cavernes de France : 247 References: • Spelunca 16 (3) 1976: 106, portr. (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988:16 20 Armengou i Marsani, Josep Maria Arnot, Walther April 1934 – September 2005 08 January 1891 – 26 June 1944 documented Catalan caves zoologist & caver References: References: • Bol.Mus. Espeleologia (16) 2007 : 29-32 (obit.) portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.u. Karstforsch. 51 (2) 2005:53 Armstrong, Albert Leslie Artiéres, Jules 1878 – 1958 16 December 1864 – 08 April 1961 cave archaeologist : BSA founder publisher on speleology References: References: • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA :59 • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 18-19, portr. Armstrong, Harold Asal, Alfred Yorkshire potholer 1880 – 1957 References: German cave photographer • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 9 (31) 1962: 224 (obit.) References: • Mattes. 67-68, portr. Armstrong, Robert R. 21 December 1934 – 29 August 2014 Ashcroft, Mike T. Indiana caver fl. 1964-1976 References: explorer of Jamaica caves • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 72 (12):28 (obit.), portr. References: • A.G. Fincham. 1987. Jamaica underground : 4, portr. Arnal, Paul 07 June 1871 – 17 May 1950 Ashworth, Harold W. W. worked with Martel 1890 – 1972 References: UK cave archaeologist • Ann Spéléol. 5 (4) 1950:155 (obit.) References: • Spelunca (31) 1988:17-18 portr. • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (19) 1972:13 (obit.) • unpublished phot with J. Mendip Expl. Soc. 1 1936:37 portr. Arnal, Séraphin • portrait 30 April 1901 – 29 August 1966 French caver Ashworth, Thomas References: 31 December 1828 – 09 March 1902 • Spelunca (31) 1988:18 visited Mammoth Cave in 1883 • Spelunca Mém (17) 1993:167-170, bibliog. References: • Jour. Spelean History. 32 (2) for 1988 [1999]: 23-30 Arnaud, Roland • letter dated 7 Sept. 1899 from Eliz. Savage : 2 1920 – 1987 • T. Ashworth. Biographical documents French caver Aspin, John (Jack) References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 18 1909? – March 1970 explorer of Easegill caverns Arnberger, Erik References: 22 April 1917 – 25 August 1987 • Cave Res. Group N/L (122) 1970 : 20-21 (obit.) Austrian cave explorer • S.A. Craven : letter 20 Aug 2004 p. 4 References: • Mattes : 64-67, portr. 21 Astruc, Jean References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 18 (205) 1985:85 (obit.) 19 March 1684 – 05 May 1766 French naturalist Aubert, Bernard References: 1943 – 25 December 2003 • portr. c. 1771 French caver Atanassov, Neno References: • Spelunca (100) 2005:60 (obit.) portr. 1904 – 1996 museum director & caver Aubertin, John James References: 1818 – 1900 • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 491 visited Postojnska jama 1880 Atkinson, Frank References: • National Union Catalogue for dates. 13 April 1924 – 30 December 2014 • Portr. exhib. at R.A. summer exhib. 1895, by W.W. Ouless. Museum curator & Yorkshire cave explorer RA. illus in Cassells R.A. Pictures 1895: 22 References: • T.R. Shaw, 2008, Foreign Travellers … 1486-1900 : 274, portr. • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 59 • The Times, 20 Jan. 2015 (obit.), portr., p. 54 Aubriet, Claude • The Times, 29 Jan 2015 : 55, portr. c. 1665/51 – 03 December 1742 • Cave & Karst Sci. 42 (1) 2015: 55 portr. with Tournefort at Antiparos botanical artist Atkinson, Timothy Christopher References: • E. Bénézit. 1976. Dictionnaire … des peintres… 1:312 international speleologist References: Audetat, Maurice • NSS News 74 (11) 2016: 10, portr. 21 February 1921 – 02 June 2013 Attaway, Stephen W. senior speleologist in Switzerland References: 10 February 1960 – 28 February 2019 • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 53, portr. only U.S. cave explorer • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog Spéléol. : 25 References: • portrait file • NSS News 77 (6) 2019 : 30, (obit.), portr. • Spelunca 132, 2013:64 (obit.) portr. Attems, Carl Audy, Igor 13 October 1868 – 19 April 1952 15 January 1941 Naturalist Czech cave explorer References: References: • Annal. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 64 1960:1-38 • Speleo 68, 2016 : 57, portr. Attout, Jacques Audyová, Jiřina 1921 – 2005 1943 – 11 June 2016 priest & writer at Pierre St. Martin Czech Speleologist References: References: • J.J. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog spéléol : 24 • Speleo 69, 2016 : 76 (obit.), portr. • Spelunca (100) 2005:81 (obit.) portr. Auer, Alfred Attwood, Harry Carleton 1930 – 24 February 2013 1908 – 1985 made a cave register for part of Austria Mendip caver References: • Die Höhle 64 2013:160-164, (obit.) portr. bibliog. 22 • Mattes : 69-70, portr. References: • Spelunca (99) 2005: 60 (obit.) portr. Auge, Jean Roch 1944 – 1995 Ayme, Henry French caver 25 March 1888 – 04 March 1970 References: cave diver • Spelunca (59) 1995:64 (obit.) References: • Spelunca (31) 1988: 19 Ausobsky, Albert • Spelunca Mém. (17) 1993: 171-172, portr. 1908 – 2000 Babb, Robert Gordon Austrian cave explorer 1948 – 19 November 2007 References: • Mattes : 70-71, portr. USA caver References: Austin, Jacqueline Frost • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 66 (1) 2008:25 (obit.) portr. 1930 – August 2009 Babbage, Charles managed Floyd Collins Crystal Cave 26 December 1792 – 19 October 1871 References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 68 (2) 2010 : 27. obit. visited Postojnska jama in 1828 References: Austin, William Thomas • Dict. Nat. Biogr. 1 : 776-778 1927 – 02 September 2003 • Dict. Sci. Biogr. 1, 1970:354-356 • Cat. engr. portr. Brit. Mus. 1 1908:98 US Caver • 12 portr. photocopy References: • ODNB 3 2004 : 68-74, portr. • Nat. Speleol. News, 61 (12) 2003:349-351 (obit.) portr. • T.R. Shaw : Foreign travellers…. 1486-1900:134-135, portr. • J. Spelean Hist. 37 (2) 2003:56 (obit.) Babjak, Jozef Auterive, David 03 April 1939 – 11 April 1990 Slovak caver French caver References: References: • Spravodaj 2009/4:48-49 (70 jub.) portr. • Spelunca (40), 1990: xiii, portr. (obit.) Babor, Jos. F. Avanzini, Aldo 04 May 1872 – 11 January 1951 1943/44 – 09 December 1990 Czech zoologist & anthropologist Italian caver References: References: • Československý Kras 4 (1-2) 1951:24 (obit.) • Speleologia (24) 1991:21-22, portr. (obit.) Bachofen, August Avicenna, (= Ibn Sina) 18… – 1947 22 August 980 – 21 June 1037 biospleologist Arab philosopher & scientist References: References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 147 • Halstead, B.W. 1965 Poisonous …. marine animals … 26-27 • E. Grant ed. 1974. A source book in medieval science : 812 Backhouse, James 22 October 1825 – 31 August 1890 Ayad, Gerard studied Yorkshire bone caves 03 February 1961 – 18 June 2005 References: French caver • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeont. collns:46 23 Backhouse, James References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.-u K.forsch 11 (2) 1965:46 (80th jub.) 14 April 1861 – 1945 collector of Yorkshire lead mine & Greenhow plans Bailey, Basil V. References: surveyor • D.M.Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 59 References: • A.G.Fincham. 1997. Jamaica underground:2, portr. only Bacúrik, Michal 23 October 1914 – 30 September 1984 Bailey, Frank W. Slovak geologist & caver fl. 1907-8 References: member, Derbys. Pennine Club • Slovenský Kras 23, 1985:373-375, portr. (obit.) References: • Spravodaj 2014/4 (obit)portr. • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell; - portr. Badin, Adolphe Bailey, Vernon Orlando 16 March 1831 – c. 1895 21 June 1864 – 20 April 1942 wrote Grottes et Cavernes, 1867 cave biologist References: References: • Dict. Biogr. Francaise 4 1948 • Bull. Nat. Speleol. Soc. 4. 1942:39 Badino, Giovanni Bailly, Frédéric 1953 – 08 August 2017 1895 – 17 January 1961 speleologist, Commissione Grotte French cave scientist References: References: • Progressione 64, 2017 : 190-193 (obit.), portr., bibliog. • Spelunca 1 (3) 1961 : 40 (obit.) • Sottoterra 145, 2017 : 167-168 • Parisi et al, eds. 2018 : Advances in karst research : [vii], portr. Bailly, Lucie Collet • Mondo Sotterraneo 41. 2017 : 87-88 (obit.), portrs. c. 1976 Badjura, Rudolf French cave explorer, partial y blind 17 April 1881 – 1976 References: References: • Spelunca (152) 2018 : 50-54, portrs. • Slovenski biografski leksikon Bak, Albina Bagaméri, Bela 10 March 1928 – 22 December 2019 22 August 1922 – 29 June 2013 Škocjan oldest inhabitant Hungarian speleologist References: References: • Darja Kranjc letter 27 Dec. 2019 • Karszt és Barlang 2012-2014 : 184-185 (obit.), portr. Baker, Ernest Albert Baguley, Frank 1869 – 11 January 1941 1915 – 12 March 2007 English cave explorer & author S. Wales caver References: References: • Who was who 4 1941-1950 (1952):50 • Library Assoc. Record, Feb. 1941:37 • Speleology (9) 2007:5 (obit.) • portrait Bahnmüller, Georg • J.P.Craddock, 2009: Jim Puttrell : portrs. 03 March 1885 Baker, Leonard York cave guide January 1903 – 30 July 1989 Mendip caver 24 References: • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 18 (3), 1988:446 (obit.) Balás, Anna 13 October 1950 – April 1977 Bakker, Tia Hungarian caver USA caver References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1977 (1-2):77-78, portr. (obit.) • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 69 (4) 2011 : 30-32, portr. Balázs, Denes Bakšić Sutlović, Ana 17 September 1924 – 25 October 1994 1963 African explorer & leader of Hungarian explored deep Croatian caves speleologists References: References: • Speleolog 42/43, 1997 : 28 • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] portr. only • V. Božic. 2003. Speleogija u Hrvatskoj : 61, 35, portrs. • Portr. 1992 • V. Božic. 2014 : Ilustrirana … Hrvatske : 37, portr. only • Karszt és Barlang 1994:37-64, portrs, bibliog. (obit) • Karszt és Barlang 2002-03:62-63 (medal) Bakšić, Ana • 100 éves Magyar Barlang Kutatas, 2010:75-76, portr. see: Sutlocić, Ana Bakšić • Karszt és Barlang 2011 : 3-6 Bakšić, Darko Balázs, Lajosné Szatló Erzsebet 1922 – 25 June 1985 Croatian cave explorer Hungarian caver References: • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana… Hrvatska:49, portr. only References: • Karszt és Barlang 1985 (1-2):78 (obit.) Balacells i Rocamora, Enric Balazuc, Jean 31 March 1922 – 05 February 2007 1914 – 1994 Spanish cave biologist French caver References: • Bol. Mus. Espeleologia (16) 2007:33-35 (obit.), portr. References: • Spelunca (54) 1994:60 (obit.) Balák, Ivan Balbín, Bohuslav – 2009 03 December 1621 – 28 November 1688 (or 29 November) Czech geologist & caver wrote on Moravian caves in 1679 References: • Jeskyně 2008:117 (obit.), portr. References: • Speleo 74. 2018 : 58. portr. Balança, Denis Balch, Edwin Swift 1959 – 15 October 1980 27 March 1856 – 15 March 1927 caver & cave diver wrote on ice caves, 1900 References: • Spelunca (1) 1981:26, portr. (obit.) References: • J. Spelean Hist. 3 (1) 1970:6-10, bibliog. Balandraux, Georges • J. Spelean Hist. 13 (1 & 2) 1979:38-40, bibliog. • W.R. Halliday in Balch. 1970. Glacières : v-xxxiii, bibliog. 1929 – 04 April 2005 • J.W. Jordan. Colonial & revolutionary families of Pennsylvania:135 French caver • Mende. 1999. L’homme qui voyageat … : 360-361 References: • Spelunca (98) 2005:60 (obit). portr. Balch, Herbert Ernest 04 November 1869 – 27 May 1958 Mendip cave explorer & archaeologist 25 References: • Cave Res. Gp. N/L (72-77) 1958:2 (obit.) Balogh von Almás, Pál • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 8 (2) 1958-73 (obit.) 1794 – 1867 • Wessex Cave Club J. 5 (69) 1958:75-81 (obit.) Hungarian cave explorer • W.I. Stanton. 1969. Pioneer under the Mendips, portrs. References: • portrait file • Mattes : 72-73, portr. Balcombe, Francis Graham Balogh, Ernő 08 March 1907 – 19 March 2000 24 July 1882 – 11 July 1969 cave diver prof. & cave scientist References: References: • F.G. Balcombe. 1988. A glimmering in darkness • D. Balázs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993:32 • Wessex Cave Club J. 25 (269) 2000:142 (obit.) • Karszt és Barlagkutatás 7 1972:9-14, portr. (obit.) • Caves & Caving, (87), 2000:6 (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 1967(1-2):45 (85th jub.) • Caves & Caving (88), 2000:9-13, portrs. • Karszt és Barlang 1969 (2) : 79 (obit.) • Caves & Caving (89), 2000:28-32, portrs. • D.M. Judson 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA:59 Balogh, Tamás Baldo, Giuseppe 27 December 1922 – 25 July 2010 26 September 1937 – 19 June 2015 Hungarian cave explorer Trieste cave explorer References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 2010 : 138-139 (obit), portr. • Progressione 62, 2015 : 153-157 (obit.), portrs., biblog. • Speleologia 73, 2015 : 79 (obit.), portr. Balsan, Louis • Alpi Giulie (110), 2016 : 84-85 (obit.), bibliog. 26 July 1903 – 08 April 1988 a senior French caver Balevski, Vassil References: 1949 • Bull. Com. Nat. Spéléol. 1 (1) 1951:21 caver & photographer • Spelunca (10) 1983:27, portr. (1947) only References: • Spelunca (30) 1988:111 (obit.) • Spelunca (31)1988:19-24, portrs. • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves… in Bulgaria : 491 • D. André et al. 1988. … Bramabiau:3, portr. only Balfour, W. (“Bill”) • UIS Bull. (32) 1988:13 (obit.) • E.A. Martel. 1997. La plume et les gouffres : 394, portr. only, 293 USA cave surveyor • Spelunca (153) 2019 : 53, portr., bibliog. References: • NSS News 70 (11) 2012:6 portr. Bamberger, Anton 25 August 1901 – 03 January 1973 Ballestra, Frédéric German caver 1973 – 29 July 1990 References: young French caver • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.u K.forsch 19 (1) 1973:26 (obit.) References: • Spelunca (41) 1990 : xii (obit.) Bamforth, Harry 12 February 1867 – 1930 Ballinger, Christine Elizabeth cave photographer 05 October 1956 References: Trevor Shaw’s research associate • C.J. Howes. 1989. To photograph darkness : 190-194, 202-203 References: • J.P. Craddock, 2009: Jim Puttrell • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst & caves in the past : 463 • T.R. Shaw. 2018. Škocjanske jame 1920-1940 : 9 Bancal, André 03 August 1918 – November 1955 karst hydrologist 26 References: • Bull. Com. Nat. Spéléol. 5 (4) 1955:39 (obit.) Barátosi, József • Spelunca (31) 1988:24 13 August 1909 – 15 January 1990 Hungarian caver Bandl, Erich Anton References: 02 August 1880 – 09 October 1960 • Karszt és Barlang 1990 (1) : 86, portr. (obit.) Austrian caver • O. Kadić, 2010, Önéletrajz : 91, portr. only References: • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 76, portr. • O. Kadić. 2010. Onéletrajz : 169 • Mattes : 73-75, portr. Barátosi, József 25 October 1941 – 15 April 2010 Bannerman, Jackie Dunn Barlow Hungarian cave explorer 05 March 1947 – 18 March 2017 References: USA caver • Karszt és Barlang, 2010 : 134-135 (obit.), portr. References: • NSS News. 75 (8) 2017:22 (obit.), portr. Barátosi, Józsefné 07 January 1911 – 1989 Bányai, János Hungarian caver 06 November 1886 – 13 May 1971 References: Hungarian caver • Karszt és Barlang 1990 (1) : 87, portr. (obit.) References: • Karszt és Barlang 1971 (1):47 (obit.) Barbie, Lajos • D. Balázs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona, 1993:35-36 12 September 1896 – 03 July 1971 Hungarian caver Bar, Franci References: 22 December 1901 – 24 January 1988 • Karszt és Barlang 1971 (2) : 94, portr. (obit.) Slovene cave photographer • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 169 References: • Naše jame 13 for 1971:120-121, portr. (70 Barbier, Christian th jub.) • Naše jame, 23-24, 1982:115 (80th jub.) 1944 – 15 November 1988 • Naše jame 30. 1988:100-101 (obit.) French caver • Naše jame 30 suppl : 14, bibliog. References: • portraits • Spelunca (34), 1989 : ix, portr. (obit.) • D. Vršek. 2006. Županova jama : 74 • F. Bar. Foto posnetki 1947-1950:17, 21, portrs. • Naše jame 47 2008:93, portr. only Barbour, Thomas • A. Čuk. Fotoantika (22) 2005:5-8, facsims. 19 August 1884 – 08 January 1946 cave biologist Baranyai, Béla References: 21 October 1882 – 03 February 1945 • T. Barbour. 1945. Naturalist at large (autobiog.) Hungarian caver • Nat. Speleol. Soc. Bull 6 1944:41-42 References: • Nat. Speleol Soc. N/L 2 (1) 1944:1 • Nat. Speleol Soc. N/L 4 (1) 1946:4 • O.Kadić. 2010. Öneletrajz : 169 • Nat. Speleol Soc. N/L 4 (2) 1946:4 (obit.) Barátos, Kálmán Barczikay, Dénest 1943 – 2009 29 March 1928 studied Hungarian caves Hungarian caver References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 2009 : 119-120 (obit.), portr. • Karszt és Barlang 2008 [2010]:59 (80th jub.) portr. 27 Barker, Charles Cobbett • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & Hist. Geol. 2 : 485 • birth & death certificates 07 October 1917 – 03 July 1901 • notes in biographical file Bristol caver • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeontological collections : 48, portr. References: • T.R.Shaw. Cave & Karst Sci. 26 (1) 1999:20, 23-24, portr. • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spel. Soc. 22 (1) 2000:123-124 Barnes, Jonathan Barker, Edgar George Gregory 05 August 1855 – 22 July 1927 08 October 1878 geologist & cave explorer Bristol caver of BSRS References: References: • Quart . J. Geol. Soc. 85, 1929 : lxiv-lsv • Cave Sci. 20 (1) 1993:17-21 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & Hist. Geol. 2 : 485 • Proc. UBSS 21 (3) 1999:219,233 • birth & death certificates • Proc. UBSS 25 (1) 2010:33 • notes in biographical file • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeontological collections : 48 Barker, Giles • portr. • T.R. Shaw. Cave & Karst Sci. 26 (1) 1999 : 20, 23-24, portr. 1956? – 10 August 1992 • Trans. Manchester Geol. Soc. 1895-1907 English caver References: Barone, Robert • Descent (108) 1992:6 (obit.) 03 May 1918 – 21 November 2014 caver in France & Algeria Barker, Paul D. References: 27 October 1963 – 17 December 2011 • Spelunca (10) 1983:28, portr. only USA caver • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 29 References: • Spelunca (138) 2015: 63-64 (obit.), portrs, bibliog. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 70 (5) 2012:31 (obit.) portr. Barr, Thomas Calhoun Barker, Ray 06 September 1931 – 29 April 2011 25 May 1930 – 06 June 1992 cave biologist Yorkshire caver References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 7 (6) 1949:1, portr. • Descent (107) 1992:8, portr. (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 22 (9) 1964:139, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 69 (9) 2011:11-13, portr. (obit.) Barle, Bojan Barrande, Joachim 24 October 1955 – 2002 11 August 1799 – 05 October 1883 Slovene caver his fossil collection is in Praha References: • Naše jame 44 2002:229, portr. (obit.) References: • Česky kras 32 2007:56-58 Barnes, James Barlow • K.A.V. Zittel. 1901 Hist. Geol & Palaeont. : 445 fl. 1905-1914 Barrington, Nicholas Robert Yorkshire potholer 02 April 1935 – 07 July 2013 References: Mendip caver • S.A. Craven, 2004:Yorks. Ramblers Club Bull. (22):17, [20] References: Barnes, Jonathan • Caves Newspaper Cuttings 5 : 69 (portr.) • Descent (235) 2013 : 41-43, portrs. 05 August 1855 – 22 July 1927 • WCC J (331) 2014 : 169-173, portrs. geologist & cave explorer References: • Quart. J. Geol. Soc. 85, 1929 lxiv-lxv 28 Barrow, John • Slovenský Krs, 37, 1999:139-148, portr. • Mattes : 76-77, portr. 28 June 1808 – 09 December 1898 visited Postojnska jama in 1854 Bartlett, Philip N. References: caver in Yorkshire & Ireland • Who Was Who 1 1897-1915 (1920) : 43 References: • portrait file • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (24) 1947:155 • T.R.Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900:213-214 portr. • ODNB 4, 2004 : 104 Barton, G. Claude Barstow, Frank Hawksworth fl. 1901-1920 – October 1955 Yorkshire caver Yorkshire caver References: • S.A. Craven, Descent (147) 1999:38 References: • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 4 (14) 1921:251 Barton, George Elliot • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 8 (28) 1957:198 (obit.) 10 October 1898 – 05 January 1978 Barta, Jozsef Yorkshire caver 1947 – January 1989 References: Hungarian caver • S.A. Craven. 1984. Hist. cave expl. N. Pennines : 78, 80-81 • E.A. Baker. 1932. Caving: 184-187, 210-237 References: • S.A. Craven. Descent (147) 1999:38 • Karszt és Barlang 1990 (2) : 181 (obit.) • S.A. Craven. letter 7 July 2008 • D.M. Judson. 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 50, portr. 59 Bárta, Juraj • S.A. Craven. letter 17 July 2009 13 April 1923 – 02 October 2005 • S.A. Craven [2010] Cave & Karst Sci. 36 (2) for 2009 : 47-48, portrs. a rude Slovak caver Barton, Hazel References: 1972 • Slovenský Kras 12, 1974:287-289, portr. (50th jub.) • Slovenský Kras 22, 1984:315-317, portr. (60th jub.) USA caver • Slovenský Kras 32, 1994:199-206, portr. bibliog. (70th jub.) References: • Slovenský Kras 43, 2005:227-229, (obit.), portr. • NSS News 66 (11) 2008:31, portr. only • Spravodaj 2005/4:59-61 (obit.), portr, bibliog. • NSS News 77 (10) 2019 : 26-27, portrs. Bartchy, Donald L. Barton, Roy Franklin 05 June 1939 – 15 February 1993 10 October 1923 – 04 July 2015 USA caver USA caver References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 51 (6) 1993:164, portr. (obit.) • NSS News 73 (10) 2015:22 (obit.), portr. Bartholeyns, Jean-Pierre Bärtschi, Gottlieb caver & cave administrator 06 April 1937 – 04 January 2005 References: Swiss cave explorer • J.A. Labegalini, 2015, 50 years of UIS:341 portr. References: • Stalactite 57 (1) 2007:49-52 (obit.), portrs. Bartholomaeides, Ladislav Bohuslav 16 November 1754 – 18 April 1825 Bartucz, Lajos early Baradla explorer 01 April 1885 – 03 June 1966 References: cave biologist • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (spec.) : 125 References: • L.V. Prikryl. 1985. Dej. speleol. Slovensku : 42-44 • O. Kadić. Onéletrajz, 2010:169 • Spravodajca 1990 (1) : 46-48, portr. • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010:76 29 Basara, Damir References: • Speleolog 50, 2000:115-120, portrs., bibliog. References: • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 38, portr. only Baudouin, Martial 1939? – 14 August 1985 Basler, Djuro French caver 06 March 1917 – 03 February 1990 References: cave archaeologist • Spelunca (20) 1985: xvi (obit.) References: • Naše jame 32 1990 : 121 (obit.) Bauer, Edgar • Naš krš 16 (28-29) 1990 : 5-8, bibliog. (obit.) 1941 – 1968 Bataille, Georges Swiss cave explorer 10 September 1897 – 09 July 1962 References: • Stalactite 19 [=18] (1) [=(2)] 1969[=1968]: 29 (obit.) a general author & on cave paintings References: Bauer, Ernst Waldemar • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 30 28 February 1926 – 04 June 2015 Bate, Dorothea Minola Alice caver & author 08 November 1878 – 13 January 1951 References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 31 cave palaeontologist in Wales, Cyprus, Balearics • E. Bauer. 1971. Mysterious world of caves : back cover References: • Mitt. Verb. deutschen Höhlen. u Karstforscher 42 (2) 1996:34, portr. (60 jub.) • R.J. Cleevely. 1983 World palaeontological collections : 50 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u Korstforscher 61 (3,4), 2015 : 105 (obit.) portr. • C.V. Burek. 2007. Role…women…hist…geol. 86, 107, 295-303, portrs. Bauer, Fridtjof Bath, 6th Marquess Of 23 October 1927 – 27 January 1989 see: Thynne, Henry Frederick karst hydrologist Bath, 7 References: th Marquess Of • Die Höhle 40 (1) 1989:27, 29, portr. (obit.) see: Thynn, Alexander George • UIS Bull. (34) 1989:27 (obit.) • Die Höhle 54 (3) 2003:79, portr. only Battaglia, Raffaello • Mattes : 77-80, portr. 30 October 1896 – 18 March 1958 Bauhin, Caspar cave anthropologist 17 January 1560 – 05 December 1624 References: • Grotte d’Italia, ser. 3, 2, 1957-58:86-89, portr. bibliog. (obit.) wrote on mondmilch • Progressione Cento, 1938:18-19, portr. References: • Atti e Mem. Gr. E. Boegan 7 1967:95-103 • J. Soc. Bibliography Nat. Hist. 7 (2) 1975:224 • Archeografico Triestino 117 2009:87-164, bibliog. Baulier, Maurice Battelini, Domenico 1933? – 19 February 1993 1819? – 08 April 1897 French caver worked with Schmidl in Carniola & made Škocjan References: boats • Spelunca (50) 1993:59, portr. (obit.) References: • Spelunca Bull. Soc. Spéléo 3 (11) 1897:139-140 Baumgartlinger, Hans Austrian caver Baučić, Ivo References: 08 November 1929 • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986:113, portr. Croatian cave explorer 30 Baumgartner, Michal Bazger, Zdeněk 31 January 1925 – 23 April 2007 04 July 1924 – 22 October 1975 Slovak caver Czech cave explorer References: References: • Sinter (4) 1996:36-37, portr. (70th jub.) • Speleologický Věstnik 1976 (7) : 50-51, portr. (obit.) • Aragonit (5), 2000:56, portr. (75th jub.) • Aragonit 12, 2007 : 126 (obit.), portr. Beach, Gale Laughlin 1936 – 2018 Baur, Otto US cave explorer 17 July 1885 – 12 November 1968 References: German caver • NSS News 77 (2) 2018 : 26-27, (obit.), portr. References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. u K.forsch. 11 (4) 1965:90 (80th jub.) Beale, John • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. u K.forsch. 16 (1-2) 1970:22, portr. (obit.) 1603 – 1683? Baurès, Jacques probably the Mr. Beal who wrote on Wookey Hole 02 June 1927 in 1663 French caver & author References: • DNB References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 31 Beale, Lionel Smith Bausch, Johann Lorenz 05 February 1828 – 28 March 1906 30 September 1605 – 17 November 1665 collected Proteus in Črna jama German., described “fossil unicorn” from Moravia References: • Brown, G.H. 1955. Lives of the Fellows of the Royal References: College of Physicians 4 : 100 (“Munk’s Roll”) • Speleo 74, 2018 : 54-55, portr. • B.G. Wolstenholme, G. ed. 1964. The Royal College of • Acta speleologica 1, 2010 :107 Physicians of London Portraits : 56-57, portr. • Bulloch’s Roll (Royal Society) Baxter, William Edward • Portrait 24 June 1825 – 10 August 1890 • Proc. Roy. Soc. ser. B 79 1907:lvii-lxiii visited the Karst Beard, William References: • F. Boase. 1908 Modern English Biog. 4 : cols. 310-311 24 April 1772 – 09 January 1868 • portrs. explorer of Banwell caves • Dict. Nat. Biogr. : 2371 References: • Illus. London News 23 Aug. 1890 : 232, portr. • W. Beard. Notes on MS. notebook [1824-65] on Banwell Caves • Dublin Univ. Mag. 88 (528) Dec 1876:652-664, portr. • J. Axbridge Cav. Gp. & Arch. Soc. 1967/68 : 70-75 • T.R. Shaw, 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 189-190, portr. • J. Axbridge Cav. Gp. & Arch. Soc. 1969:11-12 • J. Rutter. 1829. Delineations of NW … Somerset, opp. p. 154 (portr.) Bayer, Josef • 4 portraits 1882 – 1931 • Proc. UBSS 20 (3) 1996:208-210. portr. visited Škocjan Beardsley, Edwin W. References: • O. Kadić. 2010. 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H. u K.forsch 17 (1-2) 1971:2 cave explorer in French Congo References: Becker, Theodor • biog. file (in entry for R. Caron) 23 June 1840 – 30 June 1928 biospeleologist from Poland Beaumont, John References: c. 1650 – 1731 • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 148 geologist, visited Mendip caves References: Bedeč, Vilo • Dict. Nat. Biog. 2. 1908:60 1945 – 2003 • Bristol & its adjoining counties (1955) : 129-130 Slovak caver Becher, Johann Joachim References: • Spravodaj 2013/3 : 42 (obit.) portr. 06 May 1635 – October 1682 wrote on the underground world Bednarik, Edith (née Schirmer) References: 1935 – 10 September 2017 • L. Thorndike. Hist. Magic Exp. Sci. 7 1958:578-583 Austrian cave explorer • Acta Carsolgica 36 (2) 2007:311-312 References: Beck, Barry F. • Die Höhle 69, 2018 : 136-139 (obit.), portr., bibliog. • Mattes : 80-82, portr. 18 October 1944 – 28 November 2011 USA caver Bednářova, Vera References: 15 July 1909 – 20 September 2006 • NSS News. 70 (8) 2012, : 18 (obit.), portr. Moravian karst Beck, John References: • Bibliografie okresu Blansko, 1987:54 1946 – 2015 Derbyshire caver Beduzzi, Carlo References: Nagel’s artist in 1748 • Cave & Karst Sci. 42 (1) 2015 : 2 (obit.), portr. References: • V. Cilek. 1989. letter dated 26 Sept. Beck, Lewis Caleb • Bénézit, 2006. Dictionary of Artists 2:10 04 October 1798 – 20 April 1853 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves pictured 179 described cave minerals • Bénézit, 1976 1 : 569 32 Beer, Alois Bél, Mátyás 04 June 1840 – 19 December 1916 24 March 1684 – 29 August 1749 Austrian photographer “Father of Slovak Speleology” References: References: • Austria. 2002. Phot. & Res. in Austria : 77 • D. Balázs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993:40-41, portr. • M. Kambič. 1989. 150 Let Fotografija : 172, 173 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (1-2), 43-45, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 179 • Československý Kras 3 (4-5) 1950:129-132 • A. Auer. 1983. Ges. Fotografie Österreich 2 : 101-102 • Československý Kras 3 (6-7) 1950:164-167 • Slovenský Kras 22, 1984: 5-24, portr. Beer, Edwin John • Slovenský Kras 29, 1991:158, portr. 07 February 1879 – 24 September 1986 • Bél Mátyás levelezése. 1993 • L.V. Prikryl. 1985. Dej speleol. Slovensku:30-35 bones from Kent’s cavern • Československý Kras. 3 (2-3): 51-54, portr. References: • Slovenský Kras 47 (2) 2009: 298, portr. • Bull. Leic. Univ. 21 (1) 1988:3 • Mattes : 82-84, portr. Beffa, Patrick Belar, Albin 1961 – 2001 21 February 1864 – 01 January 1939 Swiss cave explorer Slovene naturalist in caves References: References: • Stalactite 51 (2) 2001 : 129 (obit.) portr. • Naše jame 30 Suppl. : 14 Bégouen, Henri Belin, André 20 November 1863 – 04 November 1956 19 August 1896 – 1983 discovered many painted caves French caver in Algeria References: References: • Préhistoire Spéléologie Ariègoises 2 & 3, 1947-48:frontis, portr. only • Spelunca (12) 1983 : xi (obit.) • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol : 33 • Spelunca (31) 1988:24 • P. Boulenger. 1970. Guide des Cavernes … de France : 247-248 Belko, Stanislav Beguin, Jean 1952/53 – 12 April 1999 1550 – 1620 Slovak caver at Idrija in 1604 References: References: • Aragonit (4) 1999:48, portr. (obit.) • T.S. Patterson. Annals of Sci. 2 (3) 1937:243-298 • Dict. Sci. Biogr. 1 1970:571-572 Bella, Lajos 29 December 1850 – 08 July 1937 Beheim, Michel Hungarian caver 27 September 1416 – 1474 References: used words Kast & cast for the classical karst • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 169 References: • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 77 • M. Beheim 1966. Archeografo Triestino ser. 4. 27- 28, 191-349 Bellard Pietri, Eugenio de Bekey, Imre Gábor 17 December 1927 – 31 August 2000 07 July 1872 – 17 April 1936 Venezuela caver cave photographer References: References: • Die Höhle 53 (3) 2002 : 94 (obit.) • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikone. 1993:39-40 • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. 34 (2000) : 77 (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 112 • Mondo Sotterraneo Ser. 2 1967 : 9-10 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010:77 33 Beller, Hans Günter Benderev, Alexey 1929? – 11 July 1995 1954 German caver hydrogeologist & caver References: References: • Speläol Jb-Ver.f. H.Kunde Westfalen 1995/96 : 225 (obit.) • P. Beron et al. 2006 : Caves … in Bulgaria : 491 Bellin, Paul Benedek, Endre 27 February 1931 – 1987 13 May 1912 (or 1913) – 03 December 1987 French caver Hungarian caver & researcher References: References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 24-25, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1988 (1) :71 (obit.) • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatas, 2010 : 77, portr. Bellospirito, Robert 31 August 1934 – 14 March 2007 Benedetti, Edouard USA caver worked on Proteus References: References: • NSS News 65 (5) 2007 : 31 (obit.), portr. • Proteus 1 (6-7) 1934 : 146-147 Bellows, Henry Whitney Benedict, Ellen 11 June 1814 – 30 January 1882 – 26 June 2005 visited Adelsberger Grotte in 1867 USA cave biologist References: References: • Dict. Am. Biog. 2 (1929) : 169 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 63 (12) 2005 : 28 (obit.) • Stambuch Adelsberger Grotte 6 : 24 Nov. 1867, signature • ALA Portr. index – 1906: 1565 Benedict, Erastus Cornelius • Portrait file 19 March 1800 – 22 October 1880 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign visitors … 1486-1900 : 248-249, portr. visited the Karst in 1854 Bemrose, Henry Howe Arnold References: • Dict. Am. Biog. 2 : 176-177 1857 – 1939 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 218 Derbyshire cave explorer References: Benedik-Bingell, Metod • Cave Bibliog. 6 : 375 29 December 1939 – 28 April 2010 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 530 Slovene caver • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell References: Benčić, Josip • Bilten Źelezničri 2012 : 104-105 (obit.), portr. 1885 – 15 February 1966 Benesch, Ladislau Croatian cave explorer 10 January 1845 – 07 April 1922 References: painter of Karst caves • Speleolog 50, 2000 : 59-60, portrs. References: Bendall, Robin Anthony • P. Turk, 1973. Kronika 21 (2) : 110-119 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 179-180 16 March 1925 – June/July 2003 • Bénézit 1976 1 :623 caver on Mendip & Co. Clare • Enciklopedija Slovenije 1 1987 : 227 References: • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spel. Soc. 23 (1) : 6-7, portr. 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Prehistoric man & his art : back cover flap Benque, Francesco Berg, Hugo 12 March 1841 – 30 March 1921 1915? – 09 November 1981 photographed Škocjanske jame References: German caver • M Radacich [2008] Proc. 6th References: • ALCADI : 115-118 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K.forsch 27 (4) 1981 : 66 (obit.) • ALCADI 2002 preprint : 9-11 • M. Radacich. 2002. Grotte di San Canziano … Benque, portrs. Berg, Karl • M. Radacich. [2008] Proc. 6th ALCADI : 115-118 1907? – 27 April 1981 • B. Schaukal. 2002. Phot & Res. in Austria : 27-36 German caver • E. Halupka & Radacich. 2010. Nacheiner Phot … : 167-179 • M. Kambič. 1989. 150 Let Fotografije : 155 References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 180-181, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K.forsch 27 (3) 1981 : 46 (obit.) 35 Berger, Jo References: • Spelunca (42) 1991 : xi, portr. (obit.) 1942 – 01 March 2005 French caver Bernardovič, František References: 02 November 1943 • Spelunca (99) 2005 : 59-60 (obit.) portr. Slovak caver Berger, Károly References: • Aragonit (9) 2004 : 90 (60th jub.), portr. 1878 – 1945 Hungarian Caver Bernasconi, Reno References: 1933 • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 169 founded Speleological Abstracts Bergman, Torbern Olof References: • Grotte d’Italia, ser. 4, 4 for 1973 (1975) : 17 09 March 1735 – 08 July 1784 • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 134, 507-8 (portr.) Swedish chemist References: Bernhauer, Max • Chambers Biographical Dictionary 1992 : 142 24 September 1866 – 13 March 1946 • List of Fellows of the Royal Society 1999 : 13 Austrian coleopterist • Biog. Universalle Ancienne et Modern 4 1843 : 25-26 • Biog Universelle Ancienne et Modern 4 1811 : 258-261 References: • Dict. of Sci. Biogr. 2 1970 : 4-8 • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers … insects Dalmatia : 148-9 Bergthaller, Alfons Beron, Petar 1901 – 1995 13 March 1940 (or 14 March) Austrian caver cave biologist References: References: • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 107, portr. • P. 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(obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 1989 (special) : 99 – 30 January 1991 • 100 évs Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 78, portr. French caver 36 Bertarelli, Luigi Vittorio Bessac, Henri 21 June 1859 – 19 January 1926 1906 – 1984 Italian speleologist explored palaeolithic caves References: References: • Grotte d’Italia 1 (2) 1927 : 1-7, portr. • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 25, bibliog. • Rass Speleol Ital. 11 (4) 1959 : 163-165, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (spec) : 125 Besson, Jean Pierre • Bertarelli & Boegan. 1926. Duemila grotte, trans Montagu : 4-5 22 November 1940 – 23 April 2014 • Postojnska jama archives special vol. of newspaper cuttings 1926 • Notranjski muzeji. Catalogue of photographs cave explorer, hydrologist, biologist • Le Vie d’Italia 33 (9) 1927 : 1010-1011 References: • Gazzettino Illustrate, Venezia 3 July 1927 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. bibliog. Spéléol. : 37 • Shaw, T.R. 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Biasoletto, Bartolomeo 24 April 1793 – 17 January 1858 visited Slovene caves in 1824 & 1838 37 References: References: • Simp. Internaz. Protostoria. Speleol. 1993:46 • ALCADI 2006 (2008) : 97-99, portr. • Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani 10, 1969 : 288-290 • Annales 4/’94 : 219-222 (1994) portr., bibliog. Biese, Walter A. • F. Forlani. 1987. Bartolomeo Biasoletto 17 July 1895 – 11 June 1960 (or 09 June) • P. Sticotti : Bartolomeo Biasoletto … pp. [177]-[389] in Archeografo triestino ser. 4 vol. 8/9.(emphasis on botany wrote on Prussian caves but refers to Eggenhofner but not Fred. Augustus II) References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1487-1900 : 175-176, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K.forsch 7 (1) 1961 : 1-2 (obit.) • Progressione 29, 1993 : 53 • Karst u. Höhle 1994/95 : 74, portr. only • B. Biasoletto (1783-1858) 2005 : 19-31 • death notice card with W. Biese 1931 Über Höhlenbildung • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. u K.forsch 51 (2) 2005:50 Biasutti, Pietro • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. u K.forsch 56 (4) 2010 : 109-112, portrs. 1925 – 1947 • Die Höhle 65, 2014 : 56-62 : portrs. bibliog. • Mattes : 89-92, portr. Italian cave explorer References: Biffle, Earl C. • Vigant – Pre Oreak (2007) : 62, 50 19 April 1929 – 20 September 2017 Bichet, Pierre USA caver 1923? – 2008 References: • NSS News. 76 (1) 2018 : 28-29 (obit.), portrs. French caver & artist References: Bigarne, Marc • Spelunca 113 2009 : 64 (obit.), portr. 1936? – 05 July 1975 Bicking, Lewis A. Pyrenean caver 1940? – 30 October 1966 References: • Spelunca 15 (4) 1975 : 4, portr. (obit.) USA caver References: Biloslavo, Fausto • Mendip Caver 3 (1) 1967 : 1 (obit.) 14 June 1937 – 14 June 2014 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 24 (12) 1966 : 258 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 69 (10) 2011 : 30 portr. Trieste cave explorer References: Bidault de l’Isle, Marcel • Progressione, 62, 2015 : 138-139 (obit.), portr. 1891 – 1924 Binda, Augusto French caver 26 June 1933 – 07 April 1991 References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. 38 Italian caver References: Bidegain, José • Speleologia (24) 1991 : 86, portr. (obit.) 1925? – 04 October 1999 Binder, Hans a great French cave explorer 15 January 1924 – 26 October 2005 References: • Spelunca (82) 2001 : 36-41, portrs. German caver & writer References: Biebl, Marta • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch. 35 (1/2) 1989 : 4-5, portr. (65th jub.) see: Oedl, Marta • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch. 35 (1/2) 1989 : 6-14, bibliog. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch. 45 (2) 1999 : 50-51, ports, bibliog. (75th jub.) Bielz, Eduard Albert • portrait file • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch. 45 (4) 1999 : 164 04 February 1827 – 27 May 1898 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch. 50 (1) 2004 : 4-5, portr, bibliog. (80th jub.) made first Transylvania cave catalogue • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch. 53 (1) 2005 : 4-5, (obit.), portr. • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 34 (2) : 100 38 • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 40 (2) : 107 (obit.) portr. Bíró, Lajos Binder, Joseph (“Hauptainder”) 1856 – 1931 1873 – 1957 Hungarian cave photographer Austrian cave explorer References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 111-112 • D. Balázs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona : 56-61, portr. • Mattes : 92-93, portr. Bini, Alfredo Birstein, Jakov Avadievitch 1911 – 1970 Italian caver References: Russian cave biologist • Karstologia (65). 2015 : 1-8 References: • Int. J. Speleol. 4 (2) 1972 : 113-124, portr., bibliog. Binns, Peter Beuzeville Bischof, Carl Gustav Christoph 1917 – 2002 18 January 1792 – 30 November 1870 Yorkshire caver References: wrote on stalactites • British Caving 92, 2002 : 6-7 (obit.) References: • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 38 (portr.) & 59 • K.A.von Zittel. 1901. History of Geology : 202 Bird, Peter Foster Bischoff, Erwin Walter 13 May 1922 – 28 September 1986 1915? Bristol curator & caver USA caver References: References: • Brit. Caver 100 1986: 32-33, portr. (obit.) • J. 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Bosner, Branka Born, Ignaz von 1961 26 December 1742 – 24 July 1791 Croatian explorer of deep caves Slovak mineralogist References: References: • Speleolog. 42/43, 1994/95 : 27, 28 portr. • WAS Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 586 • Slovenský Kras 37, 1999 : 180 Bosner, Branko 12 March 1941 – 03 April 1977 Boros, Ádám Croatian caver 19 November 1900 – 02 January 1973 References: studied cave mosses • Speleolog 24-25. 1976-77 : 25 (obit.) portr. References: • Karszt és Barlang 1989 (special) : 98 Bosner, Vlado • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 80, portr. 19 November 1929 – 09 May 1990 Croatian cave explorer Boros, László References: 1954 – 2014 • Speleolog 50, 2000 : 159-160, portrs. Hungarian cave explorer References: Bosted, Ann • Karszt és Barlang 2012-2014 : 188-189 (obit.), portr. USA caver References: Bosák, Pavel • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 59 (2) 2001 : 47-49, portr. 14 August 1951 international speleologist Bosted, Peter References: USA caver • NSS News 70 (11) 2012 : 6, portr. 45 References: • B.v. Freyberg. 1932. Geol. Erforsch. Thuringens : 147 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (11) 199 : 328, portr. • Naš Krš 6 [=8] (12-13) : 119-128, bibliog. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 59 (2) 2001 : 47-49, portr. • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 590-591 Boško, Juraj Bougrat, Louis 27 April 1913 – 18 September 1996 1949 – 18 November 2018 Hungarian caver French cave explorer References: References: • Spravodaj 28 (1) 1997 : 66 (obit.) • Spelunca 154, 2019 : 64, portr. • Spravodaj 2013/3 : 44 (obit.) portr. Bouillon, Michel Botea, Francisc 1921 05 April 1928 – 13 August 1984 cave biologist Romanian cave biologist References: References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol : 46 • Trav. Inst. Speol. 24, 1985 : 15-16, portr. (obit.) • M. Bouillon. 1972. Découverte … monde souterrain: 11-12, front flap (portr.) 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Géol. de France Livre Jubilaire, 1930. 1 : opp. p.1, portr. only • Cave Bibliography 7 : 289 caver in Austrialia & New Guinea 46 References: • Niugini Caver 4 (1) 1976 : 37-38 Box, Alan 1962? – 17 August 1994 Bournon, Jacques Louis de expedition caver 21 January 1751 – 24 August 1825 References: wrote on stalactites, helictites & cave pearls • Caves & Caving (66) 1994 : 9 (obit.) References: • Dict. de Biogr. française 6. 1954 : cols. 1524-1525 Boyan, Patrick John • G.L.H. Davies. 2007. Whatever is under the earth :- 17 August 1939 cave scientist & museum curator Bourrit, Pierre Marc Isaac References: 30 November 1762 – 1841 • Stud. Speleol. 16, 2008 : 67 wrote on Grotte de la Balme • W. Pengelly N/L (102) 2009 : 3-5 References: • G.R. de Beer. 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Božičevic, 1992 : Fenomen Krš : 102 • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj. 34, 47 discoverer of Yarrangobil y caves • V. Božić. 2016. povijest … jamama : 17, portr. References: • Speleolog 63 2015 : 147-150 (obit.), portrs. • Helictite 24 (1-2) 1986 : 32, 34 Božić, Stipe Bowman, Thomas E. 02 January 1951 21 October 1918 – 10 August 1995 Croatian caver cave biologist References: References: • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 122, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 54 (7) 1996 : 195-196 Božić, Vesna 13 May 1934 – 13 October 2014 Croatian caver 47 References: • Speleolog. 62, 2014 : 120-122 (obit.) portr. Brancelj, Anton 12 November 1957 Božić, Vladimir (“Vlado”) cave biologist 17 January 1936 References: Croatian speleologist & writer • Naše jame 30 suppl. : 21-22, bibliog. References: • V. Božić. 1999. Speleološki turizam Hrvatskjov : 164-5, portr. Brančík, Karol • V. Božić. 2001. Schauhöhlen in Kroatien : 144, portr. 13 March 1842 – 07 November 1915 • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 34, portr. Slovak writer on cave fauna • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 37, 43 portr. only References: Bračič, Rajko • Slovenský Kras 39, 2001 : 83-87 • G. Nonveiller, 1999. Pioneers … Insects Dalmatia : 150 06 July 1964 – 02 November 2013 Slovene cave explorer Brand, Hans References: 09 April 1879 – 10 January 1959 • Jamar 6 (1) 2014 : 4-5 (obit.), portrs. German SS officer in Slovene karst 1943-45 Bradley, Anthony Harris Mobsby References: • T. Ferenc. Goriški Letnik 6, 1979 : 191-216, portr. 1882 – 1971 • A. Sieghardt. Teufelshöhle Pottenstein, 1975 : 7, portr. Yarrangobil y cave guide • Mattes : 110-113, portr. References: • J. Sydney Speleol. Soc. 29 (4) 1985 : 59-66 Brandejský, Milan • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010 : Click go the cameras : 39 portr. only 12 October 1955 • G.J. Middleton, 2007. 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Foster. 1891. Alumni Oxonienses … 1715-1886 1 : 152 References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 109 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 60 (4) 2002 : 109 (portr. of 1857 only) 48 Brasey, Jacques Brémontier, Nicolas Thomas 1965? – 14 October 1992 30 July 1738 – 16 August 1809 Swiss cave diver surveyed and studied Grotte de Miremont References: References: • Cave Diving Gp. N/L (106). 1993 : 4 • Dict. de Biogr. française 7 1956 : 210-211 • Caves & Caving (59) 1993 : 7 (obit.) • Descent (110) 1993 : 6, portr. (obit.) Breščak, Danilo • Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 8 (3) 1992 : 4 16 September 1947 Bray, Robert S. cave archaeologist 1915? – 26 November 1974 References: • Naše jame 30 suppl. : 22, bibliog. NSS librarian References: Bretz, J Harlen • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 33 (2) 1975 : 29 (obit.) 02 September 1882 – 03 February 1981 Brayshay, George Harold developed speleogenesis member of Yorkshire Speleol. Assoc. in 1912 References: • Brit. Caver 82 1981 : 65 (obit.) References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 39 (3) 1981 : 73 (obit.) • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 12, portr. • J. Gunn. 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 381 Bredeczky, Sámuel Breuer, Margarethe (née Fahrner) 18 March 1772 – 20 June 1812 1886 – 1989 described Baradla cave 1807 Austrian cave explorer References: References: • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 68 • Mattes : 115-117, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (spec.) : 125 • Mattes : 114-115, portr. Breuil, Henri Edouard Prosper Breder, Charles Marcus 28 February 1877 – 14 August 1961 25 June 1897 – 28 October 1983 authority on cave paintings studied cave fish References: • British Caver 34 1962 : 60-61 References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K.forsch 7 (4) 1961 : 65 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 42 (8) 1984 : 270-271 (obit.) • Axbridge Caving Group Arch. Soc. N/L, Apr. 1963 : 31-33 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 44 (1) 1986 : 16-18, portrs. • Ann. Spéléol 17 (1), 1962 : 5-9, portr. • A. Romero. 2001. 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Čeligoj. 2005. Fotoantika (22) : 9-11 04 May 1848 – 25 May 1909 • Kambič, M. 1989 : 150 Let Fotografije : 152 wrote about helictites • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 181-182, portr. References: • Mattes : 117-118, portr. • J.C. Poggendorf. Biogr. Liter. Handwörterbuch Brisighelli, Attilio Brian, Alessandro 08 August 1880 – 12 October 1966 19 June 1873 – 27 January 1969 Italian cave photographer cave biologist References: References: • U. Sello. Letter dated 23.9.2012 • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 22 (1-4) 1970 : 49-53, portr., bibliog. (obit.) • G. Bergamini, ed. 1989. Attilio Brisighelli, portr. Bridge, John Floyd Brocard, Henri 27 December 1933 – 1992 12 May 1845 – 16 January 1922 US cave manager studied French karst References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 50 (6) 1992 : 157-158 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 34 • portrait file Brod, Langford G. Briet, Lucien 27 April 1927 – 07 April 2015 02 March 1860 – 04 August 1921 USA caver Pyrenean cave explorer References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 67 (1) 2009 : 7-8, portr. • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 32-34, portr., bibliog. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 74 (2) 2016 : 30-31, (obit.) • E.A. Martel. 1997. La plume et les gouffres : 237 portr. only • L. Briet. 2003 : La vallée de Ordesa : front cover, portr. only Brodar, Mitja 13 January 1921 – 16 February 2012 Bright, Richard cave archaeologist 20 September 1789 – 16 December 1858 References: travelled in Hungary • Naše jame 30 suppl. : 23-25, bibliog. References: • Generacije Znanosti IV (ZRC) portr. • Chambers Biographical Dictionary, 1990 : 206 • Bright, P. 1983. Dr Richard Bright (1789-1858) Brodar, Srečko • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 620 06 May 1893 – 27 April 1987 archaeologist Brindley, Frank H. References: 1880 – 1966 • S. Sitar. Sto Slovenskih Znanstvenikov. 1987 : 212-213, portr. Yorkshire caver & photographer • Naše jame 5 for 1963 : 3-5, (jub.) References: • Naše jame 29 1987 : 62-66, portr. (obit.) • D.M. Jackson, 2009 : Eli Simpson & BSA : 54-55, portrs. • Acta Carsologica 16 1987 : 5-8 (obit.) • J.P. Craddock, 2009 : Jim Puttrell : portr. • Naš Krš 13 (22) 1987 : 129 (obit.) • Letopis SAZU 3, 1948-49 : 205-206, portr. bibliog. Brinšek, Bogomil • Letopis SAZU 38, 1987 : 171-175, portr. (obit.) • Naše jame 30 supp. : 25-29, portr. bibliog 10 August 1884 – 15 September 1914 • UIS Bull. (31) 1987 : 33 (obit.) cave explorer & photographer • Slovenski biografski leksikon References: • Mattes : 118-120, portr. • Naše jame 2 for 1960 : 7, 11, portr. • Naše jame 30 suppl. : 22 • Slovenski biogr. leksikon • T. Renko. Dipl. delo Fotografa … Brinšek, 2007 50 Brodňanský, Ján Bronn, Heinrich George 16 October 1910 – 12 January 1997 03 March 1800 – 05 July 1862 Hungarian caver excavated in Postonjska jama 1824 References: References: • Slovenský Kras 10 1972 : 172-173, portr. (60th jub.) • Nouvelle Biogr. Générale 7 1855 : 495-496 • Spravodaj 28 (1) 1997 : 48-49, portr. (obit.) • Deutscher Biographischer Index, 1998, 1 : 447 • Sinter (6) 1998 : 48-49, portr. (obit.) • Dict. Sci. Biogr. 2 1970 : 497-498 • Slovenský Kras 46 suppl. 1. 2008, portr. • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 628 • Q.J. Geol. Soc. 19. 1863 : xxxii-xxxiii Brodrick, Harold • Neues Jb. f. Mineralogie, Geol. u Paläont. Festband 1907, opp. p. [vi] portr. only – July 1946 • portrait file • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 131, portr. Yorkshire caver References: Brook, David B. • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (24) 1947 : 166, portr. (obit.) • D.M. Judson. 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 59 Yorkshire caver • J.P. Craddock. 2009. Jim Puttrell: – portr. References: • Caves & Caving. (84) 1999 : 32 Bródy, Andor Broom, Robert 1954 – 2006 30 November 1866 – 06 April 1951 Hungarian caver References: cave palaeontologist in Australia and S. Africa • Karszt és Barlang 2006 : 85 (obit.), portr. References: • Helictite 12 1974 : 31-52, portrs. Brogniart, Alexandre • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeont. collns : 68 • portrait bust February 1770 – 07 October 1847 studied speleogensis Brosset, Henri References: 10 April 1929 • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeont. collns : 68 • Soc. Géol de France Livre Jubilaire. 1930, 1, opp. 72, portr. only French caver • Dict. Sci. Biogr. 2 1970 : 493,497 References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 53 Brome, Frederic Brothers, Alfred – 04 March 1870 26 January 1826 – 26 August 1912 cave explorer in Gibraltar References: made the earliest known cave photograph, 1865 • G. Bush. 1870. Nature 1 (20) : 509 (obit.) References: • E.P.F. Rose. 2006. Stud. Speleol. 14 : 53 • Cave Sci. 12 (1) 1985 : 25-29, portr. Bronevsky, Vladimir Bogdanovich Broussard, Don 1784 – 1835 17 August 1948 – 16 May 2019 travelled through Slovenia in 1810 US caver References: References: • National Union Catalogue for dates • NSS News 77 (8) 2019 : 26-27 (obit.), portr. • B.I. Krasnobaev. 1980. Reisen … in 18. u 19 Jahrh. 143-164 (containing Myl’niko, A.S. Die Slawischen Kulturen …) Brown, Alexander Burton • T.R. Shaw. 20008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 105 08 September 1840 – 28 January 1932 • Biogr. Index Russlands … 2005 1 : 305 explorer of Gibraltar caves, FGS, FRAS References: • A.B. Brown. 1867. On the geology of Gibraltar 51 Brown, Arnold Browning, H. Ellen 1891? – 29 November 1962 c. 1870 guide at Ingleborough cavern visited caves in Slovakia & Romania References: References: • Dalesman 24 (10) Jan 1963 : 736 • Slovenský Kras 37. 1999 : 201-202 • J. Craven Pothole Club 3 (3) 1963 : 144 (obit.) • J. Theakstone. 2006. Victorian & Edwardian Women Travellers : 37 • Tel. & Argus 10 Feb. 1960 (Caves Newspaper Cuttings 1957-61 : 107) (portr.) Brownsey, Walter John Brown, Hetty 10 June 1882 – after c. 1935 References: Mendip cave explorer • J.P. Craddock. 2009. Jim Puttrell : –, portr. References: Brown, Samuel • Cave Sci. 20 (1) 1993 : 17-21 • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spel. Soc. 21 (3) 1999 : 219-220, 233 1769 – 1830 • Proc. UBSS 25 (1) 2010 : 33 USA saltpetre merchant References: Bruce, Challice N. • J. Spelean Hist. 8 (2) 1975 : 16-18 USA caver • R.N. Maxon. J. Chemical Educ. 9 (11) 1932 : 1847-48, portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 11 (12) 1953 : 4, portr. Brown, William Villiers 1879? – 25 October 1936 Bruckenberger, Josef Yorkshire cave explorer 1949 – 2000 References: Austrian cave explorer • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (23) 1938 : 63-64, portr. (obit.) References: • Mattes : 121-122, portr. 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News 59 (8) 2001 : 239-240, portr. 54 Buondelmonti, Cristoforo Burkhardt, Rudolf 1386 – 1430 21 March 1925 – 17 May 1975 surveyed Labyrinth in Crete Brno caver, studied Moravian karst References: References: • B. Chirol. 2015. Cristoforo Buondelmonti • Československý Kras, 28, 1977 : 87-88, (obit.), portr. • Acta Musei Moraviae 60, 1975 : 185-198, bibliog. only Burch, Jack C. • Bibliografie okresu Blansko, 1987 : 55 11 November 1922 – 16 June 2009 • Acta Speleologica 1, 2010 : 107 USA caver Burkhead, Lowell References: 1945? – 17 October 2001 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News. 67 (9) 2009 (obit.), portr. USA caver Buresch, Iwan References: 15 December 1885 – 27 August 1980 • Nat. Speleol. News. 59 (12) 2001 : 369, portr. (obit.) Bulgarian caver & biologist Burman, Jose Lionel References: 10 April 1917 – 08 March 1995 • Union Internat. Speleol. Bull. (20), 1981 (for 1980) : 10 (obit.) • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 40, 14, 491-2, portrs. President S.Afr. Spelaeol. Assoc. • G. 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P. 43/12 • D.M. Judson,2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 59 Burton, Sir Richard Francis Butler, William Allen 19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890 20 February 1825 – 10 March 1903 visited Slovene caves visited Adelsberger Grotte 31 May 1847 References: References: • Cat. engr. portrs. Brit. Mus. 1 1908 : 302 & 6 1925 : 68 … • W.A. Butler. 1911. Retrospect of 40 years 1825-1865, portr. • Burton, I. 1897. The romance of … • Lane, W.C. ed. 1906. A.L.A. portrait index : 229 • Farwell, B. 1963. Burton a biography • Dictionary of American Biogr. 3, 1929 : 369-371 • Vanity Fair 24 Oct. 1885, portr. only • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 186, portr. • Powell, N. 1977. Travellers to Trieste : 125-136 • ODNB 2004 9 : 34-40, portr. Butterfield, Alfred • portr. by Ape 1885 1909? – 03 December 1980 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 268-9, portr. Yorkshire caver Burwood, Charles H. References: – 1960/61 • Yorks Ramblers’ Club J. 11 (39) 1985 : 396, portr. (obit.) diving instructor to cave divers c. 1935 Buvignier, Nicolas Armand References: 25 October 1808 – 22 April 1880 • Cave Diving Group Letter to Members (31) 1961 : 8 studied French caves Busalini, Enzo References: 17 March 1923 – 12 February 2008 • Spelunca (3) 1988 : 34 Friuli caver Buxton, Henry Edmund References: 22 January 1844 – 02 November 1902 • Mondo Sotteraneo 32, 2008 : 87-90 (obit.), portrs. visited Postojnska jama & wrote on Proteus Busk, George References: 12 August 1807 – 10 August 1886 • Alumni Cantab. 1 1940 : 482 • portr. in Frederick Johnson. 1911. Cat. of Engraved Norfolk studied Gibraltar bone caves & Norwich portraits : 31 (d. given as 1905) References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 235 • R.J. Cleevely. 1984. World palaeont. collns : 73 • A.D. Michael. 1895. Hist. Roy. Microsopical Soc. : J.R. Mic. Soc. Feb : 10-11 Buzák, Ignác • A.T. Gage. 1938. Hist. Linnean Soc. of London : 59 23 March 1954 • B.G. Gardiner. 1999. The Linnean 15 (2) : 6-13 • B.G. Gardiner, 2006. The Linnean 22 (3) : 27-28, portr. Slovak caver • Arch. Nat. Hist. 34 (2) 2007 : 332-333, portr. References: • Aragonit (9) 2004 : 90 (50th jub.), portr. Bussani, Mario 08 September 1937 – 22 July 2013 Buzjak, Nenad Friuli caver 30 June 1968 References: Croatian caver • Mondo Sotterraneo. 39, 2015 : 39-66, portrs. References: • Progressione 61, 2013 : 122-125 (obit.), portr., bibliog. • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 80, portr. only 56 Byng, John 5th Viscount Torrington References: • Grotta d’Italia 3 (4) 1929 : 189 18 February 1743 – 08 January 1813 visited Yorkshire karst in 1792 Call, Richard Ellsworth References: 13 May 1856 – 14 March 1917 • Byng’s Tours. The journals 1781-1792. 1991 : xiii-xvi & passim writer on Mammoth Cave Bystrický, Ján References: • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeont. collns : 74 13 May 1922 – 03 June 1986 • J.Spelean Hist. 11 (3) 1978 : 42-45 Slovak karst geologist • C. Keyes. 1922. 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French speleologist References: Calligaris, Francesco • Spelunca 20 (4) 1980 : 153-154, portrs., bibliog (obit.) 1906 – 07 May 2005 • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 34 in Commissione Grotte Cadell, William Archibald References: • Progressione (52) 2005 : 110-111 (obit.) 27 June 1775 – 19 February 1855 traveller in Slovenia Calligaris, Ricordando Ruggero References: 18 November 1956 – 14 August 2015 • Dict. Nat. Bibgr. 8, 1886 : 179-180 karst geologist & historian • Geol. Soc. election form 3 Apr. 1829 • ODNB 9 : 407 References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 120 • Progressione 62, 2015 : 7-9, 147-150 (obit.), portr. • Alpi Giulie (110) 2016 : 86-87, portr. Caire, Nicholas John Calvert, Edward 28 February 1837 – 13 February 1918 – February 1945 Australian cave photographer arranged 1st English descent of Gaping Gil References: • J. Cato. 1977. Story of the camera in Australia : 76-79, portr. References: • Yorks. Ramblers Club J. 7 (24) 1947 : 164, opp. 116. opp. 158, portrs. (obit.) Calabresi, Enrica Camden, William 18 November 1891 – 21 January 1944 02 May 1551 – 09 November 1623 scientist & friend of De Gaspari the greatest English early antiquarian References: • Mondo Sotterranneo 36, 2012 : 56-62, portrs. illus. References: • B.M. Marsden. 1984. Pioneers of prehistory : 2, pl. 1 Calciate, Cesare – 1929? Karst geographer 57 Cameron, Archie K. Cappa, Giulio 14 February 1897 – 12 November 1975 1932 – 2016 US cave manager Italian caver References: References: • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 34 (1) 1976 : 12 (obit.) • Grotte d’Italia ser. 4, 4 for 1973 (1975) : 18 & portr. p.23 • Progressione 63 2016 : 190 (obit.) Campbell, John Douglas Sutherland 9th Duke of Argyll Caprin, Giuseppe 06 August 1845 – 02 May 1914 16 May 1843 – 15 October 1904 visited Grand Caverns in 1866 writer & member of Soc. Alp. delle Giulie References: References: • Dict. Nat. Biog. 1912-1921 (1927) : 87-88 • Alpi Giulie 9 (6) 1904 : 133-137, portr. 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Bristol Times & Mirror 15 March, 1884 Sat. Suppl. cave microbiologist • Dict. Nat. Biogr. 9 : 278-279 References: • S. Hutton [ pseud. = A.E. Tilling]. 1907. Bristol & its famous associations : 288 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 65 • ODNB 10 2004 : 527 Catcott, George Symes Causey, Nell B. 08 December 1910 – 31 October 1979 c. 1726 – 1809 explored Pen Park Hole in Bristol cave zoologist References: References: • Nat. Speleo. Soc. News 38 (3) 1980 : 64 (obit.) • S. Hutton [=A.E. Tilling]. 1907. Bristol & its famous associations : 60, portr. • H.P. Stokes. Bristol Times & Mirror 15.3.1884 Sat. Suppl. Causse, Hippolyte Cater, John 17 February 1844 – 25 June 1908 – 1973 showed caves to the young Martel NZ caver References: References: • Spelunca Mém. (17) 1993 : 95-98, portr. • D. André et al. 1988. … Bramabiau : 34, portr. only • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 5 (86) 1973 : 171, portr. (obit.) • E.A. Martel. 1997. La plume et les gouffres : 174, portr. only Catesby, Mark Cavada, Federico Fernández 24 March 1683 – 23 December 1749 08 July 1831 – 01 July 1871 described Bahamas karst wrote on Bel amar cave in 1870 References: References: • J.Soc. Biblphy. Nat. Hist. 3 (4) 1957 : 177-193, bibliog • F.B. Heitman. 1903. Historical register … of the US Army 1 : 291 • Dict. Nat. Biog. 3. 1963 : 1190 • W.H. Powell. 1900. List of officers Army U.S. : 780 • List of Fellows of the Royal Society, 1999 : 29 Cathala, Denis Abbé Cawthorne, Robert 1948 – 2010 09 May 1899 – 12 May 1950 French caver Devon caver References: References: • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Tr. N/L. (106) 2011 : 15-16, (obit.), portr. • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 3 (2) 1951 : 65 (obit.) • Ann. Spéléol. 5 (4) 1950 : 155-156 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 40 Caylar, Amedée – 1982? Catinelli, Carlo French caver 30 March 1780 – 27 July 1869 References: early Gorizia cave explorer • Spelunca (9) 1983 : viii, portr. (obit.) References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 40 • Sopra e sotto il Carso (5) 1999 : 31-33, portr. bibliog • portrait file Cazal, Aimé 19 May 1897 – 01 December 1985 manager of Bramabiau & Dargilan caves 61 References: References: • Spelunca (2) 1985 : xv, portr. (obit.) • U. Ivančič, 2019 : Škocjanske jame 1945-2000 : 27-28, portr. • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 40 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog spéléol. : 65 Cerkvenik, Franc-Miklov 18 October 1875 – 22 August 1948 Cazaux, Marc Olivier head guide at Škocjan 1972 – 1999 References: young French caver • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 31 References: • Rass. Fed Speleol. Triestini 1990 special : 4, portr. only • Spelunca (77) 2000 : 59, port. (obit) • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 28, 39 • Darja Kranjc letter 30.7.07, from church records Cebecauer, Ivan • O. Marsi. 1944. Alpi Giulie 35 1944 : 10-20 30 December 1935 • Shaw, T. 2018. Škocjanske jame 1920-1940 : 52, 68-71, 95, portr. Slovak caver Cerkvenik, Franc-Vnckov References: 25 October 1897 – 09 December 1924 • Slovenský Kras, 34 1996 : 193-195, portr. (60th jub.) guide at Škocjanske jame Ceh, Egidij References: fl. 1905 • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 36 • Darja Kranjc letter 30.7.07, from church registers & Status Anim. Slovene cave explorer • Shaw, T. 2018 Škocjanske jame 1920-40 : 68-71, portrs. References: • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 378 Cerkvenik, Jože Josip 1865 – 1914 Cerar, Ivan Nepomuk Škocjan cave guide 07 May 1789 – 14 October 1849 References: explorer of Križna jama • notice at Matavun 10 References: • Naše jame 30 suppl. : 30, bibliog. Cerkvenik, Jožef 1866 – 01 January 1911 Cerk, Josip guide at Škocjanske jame 24 November 1881 – 04 April 1912 References: Slovene caver & photographer • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 32 References: • Naše jame 2 for 1960 : 6-7, 11, portr. Cerkvenik, Jožef • Naše jame 30 suppl. 1988 : 30-31, bibliog. 26 October 1877 – 17 January 1961 • F. Bar. Fotoposnetki 1947-1950 : f.23, portr. • Slovenski biografski leksikon 1 (1) 1925 : 76 guide at Škocjanske jame • Shaw & Čuk. 2012 Slovene Caves Pictured : 185-186, portr. References: • Mattes : 131-132, portr. • Naše jame 3 for 1961 : 40, portr. (obit.) • Rass. Fed. Speleol. Triestini, 1990 special : 4, portr. only Cerkvenik, Anton • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 31, 32 portr. 33 1875/6 – 18 April 1916 • G. Cuscito et al. 1990. Reka-Timav : 43, portr. only • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 28, 32, 36 explorer in Škocjanske jame • Shaw, T. 2018. Škocjanske jame 1920-40, 95-96 References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 31 Cerkvenik, Jurij • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 34 c. 1865 Cerkvenik, Franc (Mikulič) guide at Škocjanske jame 07 January 1913 – 05 November 1992 References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 31-32, portr. Škocjanske jame cave guide • G. Cuscito et al. 1990. Reka-Timav : 43, portr. only 62 • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 24 Chamberlin, George Willard Cesi, Alois 09 July 1952 – 09 April 2010 06 April 1904 USA caver guide in Postojnska jama References: References: • NSS News 68 (9) 2010 : 24 • letter of 6 April 1944 in biog file under Anelli Chambers, James Ceuca, Traian 1819/20 – 17 July 1885 01 January 1921 – 12 October 2003 wrote on Mammoth Cave in 1884 Romanian cave biologist References: References: • Shaw, T.R. J. Spelean Hist. 37 (1), (123) 2003 : 14-16 • death certificate • Trav. Inst. Speol. 43-44 2004-05 : 325, 327 (obit.) portr. Chabardez, Richard Chambers, Thomas H. Rev. 13 March 1966 – 22 March 2003 possibly collector of Proteus 1863 French caver References: • A.M. Broadley & Thomas Hayes. 1904. Ecclesiastical iconography 8 : 200, portr. References: • Spelunca (91) 2003:58, portr. (obit.) Champion, Arthur Chabert, Claude 26 July 1897 – 02 March 1985 10 June 1939 – 04 May 2008 Yorkshire caver cave bibiographer References: • Cave & Karst sci 44 (1) 2017 : 47, portr. References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. spéléol : 67 Champion, Thomas • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 67 (12) 2009 : 25 (obit.) • Spelunca (115) 2009 : 12-24, 55, portrs., bibliog. 1949 – 09 August 2005 • B. Chirol. 2015. Cyprus Caving History : 115, portr. USA caver • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 509, portr., 381 References: • Spelunca (114) 2009 : 62-64 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 63 (12) 2005 : 28 (obit.) Chabert, Jacques Champlaine, Jean Claude 17 September 1940 – 24 May 1995 senior French caver & writer French caver References: References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. spéléol. : 69 • Spelunca (59), 1995 : 64, portr. (obit.) Chalubiński, Titus Chamson, André 29 December 1820 – 04 November 1889 06 June 1900 – 09 November 1983 cave botanist author of L’Auberge de l’Abîme References: References: • Slovenský Kras 36 1998 : 99, portr. • The Times. 11 Nov. 1983, p. 14 (obit) • Slovenský Kras 46 suppl. 1, 2008 : 111 portr. • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. spéléol. : 70 Chalupa, Františka Chanel, Émile 08 October 1828 – 16 April 1887 fl. 1898-1907 karst artist French caver References: References: • Československý kras 29, 1977 : 138 & 2 plates • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 40 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 186 63 Chantemesse, Claude References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 186 – 31 October 1998 • Bénézit 1976 : 2 : 667 French caver References: Charlton, Edward • Spelunca (72) 1998 : 60 (obit.), portr. 23 July 1814 – 14 May 1874 translator for T.Y. Hall 1802-1870 Chantry, Maurice Hildick References: 1906 – March 1999 • F. Boase. 1892. Modern English Biography 1 cols. 595-596 Yorkshire caver References: Chaudron, Patrice • Caves & Caving (84) 1999 : 34 (obit.) – 02 January 1997 ? • Br. Speleol. Assoc. Membership : 20 French caver • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 59 References: Chapanov, Valentin • Spelunca (65) 1997 : 63 (obit. poem) portr. 1962 – 26 May 1989 Chauvet, Roland Bulgarian cave diver 1951? – 27 December 1982 References: French caver • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 492 References: Chapman, Joseph Roy • Spelunca (12) 1983 : xi, portr. (obit.) 07 October 1898 – 04 August 1857 Cheesman, Walter USA caver 1904? – 13 March 1970 References: excavator of Devon bone caves • J. Spelean Hist. 15 (2), 1981 : 21-24 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 15 (9) 1957 : 98 References: • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (13) 1970 : 29 (obit.) Chapman, Lawrence O. Chersi, Carlo 1900 – 08 July 1971 03 August 1887 – 07 April 1960 USA caver president of Soc. Alpina delle Giulie References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 29 (10) 1971 : 122 References: • J. Spelean Hist. 5 (1) 1972 : 6 (obit.) • Grotte d’Italia ser. 2. 2 1937 : 109-135 • Shaw, T. 2018. Škocjanske jame 1920-1940 : 18-19, 22. portr. Chappuis, Pierre Alfred • Grotte d’Italia, ser. 3, 3, 1959-60 : 215-6 (obit.) 05 September 1891 – 09 July 1960 Chester, James M. French cave biologist 25 May 1944 – 30 July 2010 References: USA caver • Gordon, I. Nature 188 (4757) 31 Dec. 1960 : 1151-2 (obit.) • Naše jame 2 for 1960 : 86, portr. References: • Lucr. Inst. Speol. 1-2, 1962-63 : 63-67, portr. (obit.) • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 61 (10) 2003 : 288-291, portr. • Grotte d’Italia, ser. 3, 3, 1959-60 : 217-218 (obit.) • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 68 (11) 2010 : 26 (obit.), portrs. • Ann. Spéléol, 15 (4), 1960 : 589-607, portr., bibliog. (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 40 Chevalier, Pierre • Livre 50re Inst. Speol. Racovitza. 1973 : 31-41 24 April 1905 – 04 December 2001 senior French caver Chapuy, Nicolas Marie Joseph References: 1790 – 23 July 1858 • Spelunca (10) 1983 : 30, portr. only French artist who painted Slovene karst • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. spéléol. : 72 • Die Höhle 53 (3), 2002 : 95 (obit.) 64 Chevrot, Dr. Chlupáč, Ivo fl. 1894-98 06 December 1931 – 07 November 2001 French caver geologist & palaeontologist References: References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 40 • Český Kras, Beroun, 17, 1992 : 52 (60th Jub.) • Český Kras, Beroun, 28, 2002 : cover (obit.), portr. Chiappa, Bernardo • Český Kras, Beroun, 37 2011 : 68-69, portr. 13 November 1932 – 14 March 1996 Chochon, Noëlle Italian caver 1934 References: • Mondo Sotterraneo 20 (1-2) 1996 : 3-5, portr., bibliog (obit.) French caver & senior official • Mondo Sotterraneo Indice 1904-2003 : 80, portr. only References: • Progressione, 34, 1996 : 80 (obit.), portrs. • Spelunca (115) 2009 : 54-55 (obit.) Chiassutti, Giovanni Cholnoky, Béla – 1901 27 June 1899 – 05 February 1972 excursion manager of Soc. Alpina delle Giulie cave botanist References: References: • Alpie Giulie 6 (6) 1901 : 70-71 (obit.) • O. Kadić. 2010. Öneletrajz : 170 Chiesa, Cesare Cholnoky, Jenö 1905 – 12 July 1955 23 July 1870 – 05 July 1950 Italian caver a senior Hungarian caver References: References: • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 7 (3) 1955 : 165-167, portr., bibliog (obit.) • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993:79 • Karszt és Barlang 1982 (1) : 1-8, portr., bibliog Childs, Cliff • Karszt és Barlang 1989 (special) : 99 1914 – September 1985 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 125, portr. • D. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 99, 170, portr. a Mendip caver • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás : 80, portr. References: • Karst és Barlang 2012-2014 : 79-92, bibliog • Shepton Mallet Caving Club J. ser. 7 (10) 1986 : 1 (obit.) • Mattes : 132-135, portr. Chirol, Bernard Cholnoky, Jenőné Vada Jolán 1955 – 1981 cave explorer & historian References: References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 170 • B. Chirol, 2010. Jean Corbel … : 159, portr. Choppy, Jacques Chiron, Maurice 27 September 1926 (or 26 September) – 26 July 2004 1943 – 10 February 2004 senior French caver & karstologist French speleologist References: References: • Spelunca (10) 1983 : 33, portr. only • Spelunca 94, 2004 : 56 (obit.), portr. • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. spéléol : 73, bibliog • portrait file Chirossel, Jean Xavier • Internat. J. Speleol 33 (1-4) 2004 : 132-135, portr. (obit.) • Spelunca 96 2004 : 58-59 (obit.), portr. 24 October 1926 – 03 November 1984 • Progressione 52, 2005 : 109 (obit.) French caver References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 40-41, portr. 65 Chouquet, Jean Charles Chromý, Josef – August 1989 16 February 1869 – 20 March 1943 French cave diver discovered Zbrašova aragonite cave References: References: • Cave Diving Group N/L (94) 1990 : 14 • Acta Speleologica 4, 2013 : 203-205, 218-219, portrs. Chovan, Alfonz Chromý, Vincenc (= Čeněk) 07 April 1939 15 July 1874 – 01 December 1926 Secretary of Slovak Speleo Soc. discovered Zbrašova aragonite caves References: References: • Slovenský Kras 48 (1) 2010 : 142-143 (70 jub.), portr. • Acta Speleolgica 4, 2013 : 203, 206, 218-219 portr. • Slovenský Kras 48 (2) 2010 : 307, portr. • Spravodaj 2009/2 : 63-64, 70 Jub. portr. Chubb, Clifford 1885 – 07 June 1967 Christiansen, Kenneth President Yorkshire Ramblers’ Club, Yorkshire 24 June 1924 – 26 November 2017 caver cave biologist, USA References: References: • W.R. Mitchell. Dalesman, 59 (10) 1998 : 32, 34 • NSS News 76 (2) 2018 : 20-21 (obit.), portr. • Yorkshire Ramblers’ Club J. 10 (34) 1968 : 276-277, portr. Christinat, Jean Louis Churchill, Thomas Bell Lindsay 1933 – 24 February 2001 01 November 1907 – 19 February 1990 Swiss cave explorer with Tito in Vis in 1944 References: References: • Stalactite 51 (2) 2001 : 128 (obit), portr. • The Times, 23 Feb. 1990 : 14 (obit.), portr. Christopher, Noel Stuart James Ciglar, Pavle 09 April 1944 – 01 July 2017 1929 – 2013 karst water chemist Slovene cave explorer References: References: • Cave & Karst Sci. 44 (2) 2017 : 50-51 (obit.), portr., bibliog. • Bilten Železničar 2014 : 113-114 (obit), portr. • Cave & Karst Sci. 45 (2) 2018 : 57, portrs. Cigna, Arrigo Christy, Henry 1932 26 July 1810 – 04 April 1865 distinguished Italian cave scientist studied prehistory in caves References: References: • Labegalini, 2015. 50 years of UIS : 203, 420-425, 515, 518, portr. • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeont. collns : 82 • Grotta d’Italia, ser. 4, 4 for 1973 : 18-19, 23, portr. • Encycl. Britan. (11th edn) 1910, 6 : 296 • British Museum. 1965. Henry Christy … pioneer, portr. Cirillo, Domenico Chromá, Ludmila (Steinerova) 11 April 1739 – 29 October 1799 09 August 1904 – 08 August 1980 with Fortis in Istrian karst 1771 Czech speleogist References: • Indice Biografico Italiano. 2 1997 : 720 References: • Dizonario Biografico Italiano 25 1981 : 789-794 • Acta Speleologica 4 2013 : 203, 207, 216, 218, portr. • portraits • Acta Carsologica 30 (1) 2001:186, portr. • Encialopedia Italiana 10, 1931 : 440-441 66 Ciry, Raymond • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 42 1898 – 1978 Claudel, Jean René French caver & micropalaeontologist 10 April 1898 – 28 September 1979 References: French caver • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 41-42, portr. References: Clapham, Thomas Richard • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 42 23 October 1837 – 11 August 1909 Clausen, Wayne Yorkshire caver & friend of Martel 1962? – 08 September 1985 References: S. African caver • birth & death certificates & notes in biogr. file • Yorkshire Genealogist 1 1888:189 References: • Cave & Karst Sci., 26 (1) 1999 : 22, 24, portr. • Bull. S.Afr. Speleol. Assoc. 26, 1984 : 77 • portrait file Clegg, Alan Clark, Alwyn 1930? – 29 March 1964 1929 – 27 March 1997 Mendip caver English & USA caver References: References: • Shepton Mallet Caving Club J. ser 3 (7) 1964 : 10 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 55 (6) 1997 : 177 (obit.) Cleland, Herdman Fitzgerald Clark, Robert 13 July 1869 – 24 January 1935 – 22 February 1970 karst geologist USA caver References: References: • J. Spelean Hist. 15 (3-4) 1981 : 37 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 28 (4) 1970 : 39 Clement, Simon Clark, Terry Gale 1654 – 1730 23 January 1944 – 09 October 2013 saw Cerkniško jezero in 1715 USA caver References: References: • D.B. Horn. 1932. British diplomatic representatives • NSS News 72 (5) 2014 : 31 (obit.), portr. 1689-1789 Camden Soc. 3rd ser. 46 : 32 • T.R. Shaw. Foreign travellers in Slovenia : 14 Clarke, Berner • R.H.I. Palgrave. 1894. Dictionary of political economy 1 : 312-313 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 65 USA caver References: Clibborn, Alfred Ernest • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 64 (12) 2006:21 1852 – 1937 Clarke, Marie D. explored Yorkshire caves 1877 References: – 1994 • S.A. Craven. Hist. cave expl. N. Pennines. 1984:31-32 studied ore mining on Mendip • S.A. Craven, 2002. Cave & Karst Sci., 29 (1) : 28, portr. References: • M. Clarke, 2012. Earth colours … pp. iii, vi, vii, portrs. Clough, Robert Taylor 1925/23 – December 1982 Clastres, René Studied Yorkshire lead mines 1908 – 1967 References: French prehistoric cave guide • Brit. Caver 88 1983 : 32 (obit.) References: • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpon & BSA : 38, portr. • Spelunca 7 (1) 1967:74 (obit.) 67 Coase, Alan Clive Cobolli, Nicolò 1937? – 18 November 1983 31 January 1861 – 24 March 1931 English caver member of Commissione Grotte References: References: • Caves & Caving (23) 1984 : 2 (obit.) • Shaw, T. 2018. Škocjanske jame 1920-1940 : 140 Coase, Donald Alfred Cocevar, Claudio 24 November 1923 – 31 January 1958 03 February 1946 – 01 October 1972 British cave diver Trieste caver References: References: • Cave Diving Gp. Letter to Members (27) 1958 : 2 (obit.) • Rass. Spel. Ital. 24 (4) 1972 : 393 (obit.) Cobb, Bradford Cochand, Jean Pierre 08 September 1923 – 26 December 1991 – 30 August 1981 owner of Massanutten Caverns Swiss cave diver References: References: • J. Spelean Hist. 26 (1), 1992 : 3 • Stalactite 1981 (2) & 1982 (1) : 13, portr. (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 50 (6) 1992 : 157 (obit.) Codazzi, Agustin Cobbe, Frances Power 11 July 1793 – 07 February 1859 04 December 1822 – 05 April 1904 explorer of caves in Venezuela visited Adelsberg 1858 References: References: • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. 10 (18) 1893 : 23-40 portr. bibliog • Dict. Nat. Biogr. • F.P. Cobbe. 1894. Life … by herself, portr. Codreanu, Radu • Cave Bibliography 7 : 373, 433 04 September 1904 – 11 February 1987 • portrait file • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers …1486-1900 : 225, portr. cave biologist References: Cobo, Jesús Ruiz • Trav. Inst. Spéol. 27, 1988 : 3-11, portr., bibliog. (obit.) Spanish cave prehistorian Coffman, Ernest E. References: • Stud. Speleol. 16, 2008 : 67 24 December 1932 – 11 November 2017 USA cave explorer Cobol, Giorgio References: 1932 • NSS News 76 (10)2018 : 27, portr. (obit.) Italian cave explorer Coiffait, Henri References: • Vigant – Pre Oreak (2007) : 62, 59 28 June 1907 – 21 May 1989 cave biologist Cobolli Gigli, Giuseppe References: 28 May 1892 – 22 July 1987 • UIS Bull. 1990 (35) : 34 engineer who made new paths at Škocjan Coke, Jim References: • Biog. Notes from Pino Guidi US & Mexico cave diver • Shaw, T. 2018. Škocjanske jame 1920-1940 : 48, 55, 57 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 63 (5) 2005 : 22-26, portr. 68 Cole, John W. • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 42 USA caver Collett, John References: 10 January 1828 – 15 March 1899 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 39 (7) 1981 : 145-147, 158, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 72 (6) 2014 : 26, portr. USA geologist & caver References: Cole, Lady Mary • G.P. Merrill. 1906. Ann. Rept. US Nat. Mus. for 1904 : 692 1776 – 1855 Colley, Guy Christian wrote to Buckland on Welsh cave bones 1929 – 2004 References: • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000, Paviland Cave : 20 influencial Brazilian Speleologist References: Cole, Ray • UIS Bull (50) 2004 : 8-9 (obit.) 18 January 1946 – 26 January 2017 Collins, Capt. Greenville USA caver c. 1643 – 25 March 1694 References: • NSS News, 75 (4) 2017 : 37 (obit.), portr. explored Pen Park Hole 1682 References: Coleman, Alice Mary • Biographical file • C.E. Kenney. 1947. The quadrant and the quill : 57 08 June 1923 wrote on Mendip & Dachstein caves Collins, Ernest Rokeby Major, DSO References: 12 October 1870 – 1935 • World Who’s Who of Women in education, 1978 : 95 • The Times. 8 June 2001:24 (78 reindeer bones in Stump Goss caverns th jub.) • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 140 References: • Letter from Nat. Army Mus. 8 Sept. 2004 Coleman, John Christopher • Biographical Database of S. African Science 1914? – 20 April 1971 (or 21 April) Colombier, Jean authority on Irish caves fl. 1956-64 References: • Cave Res. Gp. N/L (126) 1971 : 5-7 (obit.) French caver • Br. Caver. 57 1972 : 33 (obit.) References: • J. Craven Pothole Club 4 (5) 1971 : 285-286 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988: 42 • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (17) 1971 : 22-23 (obit.) • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 12 (3) 1971 : [232A-232B], portr. (obit.) Coloni, Giorgio • Descent (17) 1971 : 30 (obit.) 20 September 1920 – 01 March 2000 • Wessex Cave Club J. 11 (135), 1971 : 274 • J.C. Coleman. 1965. The caves of Ireland : back cover Italian caver References: Colin, Gilles • Progressione 42, 2000 : 62-63, portr. (obit.) 1959 – 2012 Colton, Walter French caver 09 May 1797 – 22 January 1851 References: • Spelunca 125, 2012 : 64 (obit.), portr. visited Postojnska jama 3 Aug. 1833; perhaps “American Clergyman” Colin, Jean References: 31 October 1909 – 11 June 1971 • Dict. Am. Biogr. 4, 1930 : 323-324 palaeontologist & caver References: • Spelunca 11 (4) 1971 : 9 (obit.) 69 Comel, Alvise • Diamilo Müller, D. 1853. Biografie aufografe … 115, 120 • Casati, G. Dizionario degli scrittori d’Italia. 2 [1933] : 187 1902 – 1988 • Dizionario biogr. degli Italiani 27 [1982] : 787-792 explored caves in Istria & Italy • Epistolario di Alessandro Volta 5 1955 : (portr only) between 32 & 33 References: • portait file • Sopra & setto il Carso (5) 1999 : 85-88, bibliog • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 118, portr. Comelli von Stuckenfeld, Conn, Herb Federico de 20 April 1920 – 01 February 2012 17 March 1826 – 10 August 1892 USA caver explored caves in Slovenia & nr. Trieste References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News, 70 (4) 2012 : 25 (obit.), portr. References: • Sopra e sotto il Carso (5) 1999 : 41-51 Conover, Kristina Lee Comfort, George Fisk 1952? – 09 July 1980 20 September 1833 – 05 May 1910 USA caver visited Postojanska jama in 1861 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 38 (6) 1980 : 145 (obit.) References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 228 Conring, Hermann Comici, Leonardo Emilio 09 November 1606 – 12 December 1681 21 February 1901 – 19 October 1940 early chemist Trieste climber & caver References: • W.R. Reinbacher. 1998. Leben … Johann Daniel Major : 225 References: • Mattes : 135-136, portr. Constantine Pavlovich, Comino, Stephen Grand Duke Of Russia – 2013 27 April 1779 – 27 June 1831 Australian caver visited Črna jama c. 1800 References: References: • Caves Australia (195), 2013 : 2 • wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstantin_Pavlovich • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 96, portr. Compagnoni, Giuseppe • J. Conrad. 1923. A Personal Record : 53-54 03 March 1754 – 29 December 1833 Constantine, Denny wrote poem on Vilenica 1925 – 24 May 2014 References: studied cave bats • L. Rava. 1926. Giuseppi Compagnoni di Lugo, portr. • portrait file References: • NSS News 74 (11) 2016 : 25-26 (obit.) portr. Condamin, James Jean Pierre Contejean, Pierre 22 March 1844 – 04 May 1929 1906 – 1983 visited Postojnska jama French caver References: • Index Biographique Français 2 2004 : 1041 References: • Spelunca (31) 1988:42, portr. Configliachi, Pietro Conybeare, William Daniel 07 November 1777 – 24 June 1844 07 June 1787 – 12 August 1857 Studied Proteus at Črna jama in 1861 early English geologist References: • T. Napp. 1997. Indice biografio Italiano 2 : 756 70 References: • F.J. North. Rep. Trans. Cardiff Nats. Soc. 66 1933 : 15-68 Cooke, John Henry • H.B. Woodward. 1907. Hist. Geol. Soc. London : opp. 40, portr. 29 November 1862 – 07 December 1933 • C.C. Gillispie. 1959. Genesis & geology (passim) studied cave fossils in Malta • Archives of Nat. Hist. 27 (1) 2000 : 139-141, portr. References: • Cave Bibliog 8 : 142 • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaont. collns : 87 Cook, John Mason (son • G.Z. Maempel . 1989. Pioneers Maltese Geol. : 235-283, portrs., bibliog. of Thomas Cook) Cooks, John Hawley January 1834 – 04 March 1899 1878 – 10 August 1958 poss. the J.J. Cook who collected Proteus in 1885 USA cave geologist References: References: • Portrait (oil on canvas by John Callcott Horsley 113 x 90.5 cm), see • J. Spelean Hist. 15 (3-4) 1981:37 Andrew Moore. 1992. Family & friends : 168, col. pl. 19. 92 • Portr. (ptg). Holborne Museum & Craft Study Centre, A gift to the Cooper, George nation : fine & dec. art of Ernest E. Cook 1991, illus. p. 32 • Portr. (oil on canvas) in County Life CLXX Dec 24 1947? – 1985? 1981 : p.2244 no. 7 (the Horsley portr.) Derbyshire caver • Dict. Nat. Biogr. References: • W.F. Rae. 1891. The business of travel : 220 et seq. • Descent (64) 1985 : 6 (obit.) portr. • ODNB 13 2004 : 129-130 • Moore, A. & Crawley. 1992. Family & Friends : 168, portr. Cooper, John E. Cook, Richard F. – 2015? treasurer of Yorkshire Speleol. Assoc. in 1906 caver & cave biologist References: References: • D.J. Judson, 2009. 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Lancaster Hole References: References: • Mondo Sotterraneo [for] 1976 (1977) : 73-75, portr., bibliog. • Descent (127) 1995 : 8, 28-29, portr. (obit.) • Caves & Caving (70) 1995 : 31-21, portrs. (obit.) Corbel, Jean 08 February 1920 – 22 February 1970 Cornish, James wrote on Speleogenesis 02 February 1743 – 10 September 1828 References: studied bat hibernation • Cave Res. Gp. N/L (120), 1970 : 21-22 (obit.) References: • Karszt és Barlang 1970 (1) : 43 (obit.) • V. Cornish. 1942. A family of Devon… pp., 3-5, portr. • Spelunca 10 (1) 1970 : 45 (obit.) • Cave & Karst Sci. 27 (1) 2000 : 16-17, portr. • Spelunca (10) 1983 : 33, portr. only • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 43, portr. Cornwall, John • Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. Circ. to Members, May 1970 : [3] (obit.) 30 April 1934 – 28 January 2006 • Wessex Cave Club J. 11 (128), 1970 : 52 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 28 (1) 1970 : 151 (obit.) a Mendip caver • Speleologický Véstnik 1972 (1) : 44-45 (obit.) References: • D. St Pierre. Norsk Grotteblad, (45) 2005, 8, portr. only • Wessex Cave Club J. 28 (299) 2006 : 151 (obit.), portr. • Speleology (17), 2011 : 34-35, portrs. • Chirol, B. 2016. Jean Corbel … portrs., bibliog. Corrado de Monte, (“Icaro”) 22 August 1960 – 13 August 2013 Corbett, John Rooke Italian cave explorer 27 September 1876 – 13 August 1949 References: early Yorkshire caver • Progressione 61, 2013 : 110-114 (obit.), portrs. References: • Cave & Karst Sci. 40 (3) 2013 : 145 Corrie, Sara Foster • Cave & Karst Sci. 40 (2) 2013 : 93-94, portr. 16 November 1915 – 14 March 1988 Corcelle, Joseph USA cave explorer 20 January 1858 – 25 March 1921 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 46 (5) 1988 : 123, portr. (obit.) French caver References: Corrin, Juan • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 43-44 cave explorer in Spain Cordier, Lucien References: • Stud. Speleol. 16 2008 : 67 03 February 1922 – 23 October 1980 French caver Corsi, Guido References: – 13 December 1917 • Spelunca (2) 1981 : 38, portr. (obit.) membr of Soc. Alpina delle Giulie • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 44 References: Corfield, William Henry • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 140 14 December 1843 – 28 August 1903 Corstorphine, George Steuart presented Proteus to Zool. Soc. London 1865 – 1919 References: wrote on Cango caves, S. Africa • Who was Who 1, 1953 : 158 • portrs References: • W. Lawler Wilson. 1902. Imperial gallery of portraiture & • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 767 biographical encyclopaedia. 1902 : 333-334 portr. 72 Cosattini, Renzo Cottle, Joseph 1876 – 1923 09 March 1770 – 07 June 1853 Italian cave explorer reported cave bones to Buckland References: References: • Vigant – Pre Oreak (2007) : 62, 39 • D. 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Caver 77 1980 : 6 (obit.) 73 Cousineau, Diane • Karst an Höhle 1994/95 : 58. portr., only • Mattes : 138-141, portr. USA caver References: Cramer, Klaus • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 61 (2) 2003 : 35-38, portr. 17 July 1932 – 26 August 1993 Covel, John München caver References: 02 April 1638 – 19 December 1722 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. u. K. forsch. 38 (3) 1992:56-57 (60th jub.) visited caves in Yorks., Derbys. & Somerset • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. u. K. forsch 58 (2) 2012 : 58-59, portr. References: • Mattes : 141-143, portr. • S.A. Craven. CPC Record (110) 2013 : 12 Crammer, Hans (“Johannes”) Cowden, George 1856 – 1920 1956 – 2003 Austrian cave explorer USA caver References: References: • Mattes : 143-145, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 61 (12) 2003 : 348, 355 (obit.), portr. Cranbrook, 5th Earl Of (= Cox, Edward Travers Gathorne-Hardy, Gathorne) 21 April 1821 – 1907 20 June 1933 State Geologist of Indiana studied cave swiftlets of S.E. Asia References: References: • G.P. Merrill. 1906. Ann. Rept. US Nat. Mus. for 1904 : 694, portr. • Linnean. 22 (3) 2006 : 36 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 773-774 Crandon, George Leonard Cox, George 20 March 1892 – 02 January 1962 1800 – 15 November 1868 member of Bristol clubs discoverer of Cox’s Cave References: References: • Proc. UBSS 21 (3) 1999 : 220-221, 233, portr. • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 18 (1) 1987 : 20-22 Crane, Steven Cozzi, Fulvio author & writer of two caving tales – 10 August 1935 References: Trieste cave explorer • J. Spelean Hist. 4 (4) 1971 : 75-76 References: • Alpi Giulie 36 (2) 1935 : 122-123 Craven, Lady Elizabeth 17 December 1750 – 13 January 1828 Cozzi, Napoleoni travelled to Antiparos cave 05 February 1867 – 23 December 1916 References: member of Commissione Grotte • portrait (as Margravine of Anspach) 1801 References: • J. Robinson. 1991. Wayward women : 87-88 • P. Guidi letter 30 Jun. 2016 • J. Ingamells. 1997. Dictionary Br. travellers in Italy : 351-2 • biog. file • S. Kempe et al. (2006) Naturhist. Gesell. Nürnberg Jan. 2005 : 21 • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjanske jame 1920-1940 : 140 • S. Kempe. 2009. Proc 15th ICS. 3 : 1994-5 Cramer, Helmuth Créac’h, Yves 1902 – 07 May 1950 12 July 1921 – 2010 German cave explorer French caver References: References: • Mitt. dt. Gesel. f. K. forsch. 1950 (1) : 1-2 (obit.) • Spelunca (10) 1983 : 33, portr. only 74 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 83, bibliog • Spelunca (119) 2010 : 64 (obit.), portr. Croll, Oswald 1580 – 1609 Cressler, Alan described Moravian karst in 1608 USA caver References: References: • Acta Speleologica 1. 2010 : 107 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 61 (6) 2003 : 172-173, portr. • Speleo 74, 2018 : 49-50 Crickmay, John Hayter Crook, Bertram Austin 03 March 1909 – 09 January 2004 26 February 1899 – 13 October 1973 Mendip caver long a member of the Bristol club References: References: • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol Soc. 23 (2) 2005 : 72-74, portrs. (obit.) • Brit. Caver 61 1974 : 104 • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 13 (2) 1973 : 292-293 (obit.) Crisman, Bartley Wayne • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 13 (3) 1974 : frontis, portr. only • Wessex Cave Club J. 13 (152) 1974 : 25 (obit.) 27 September 1932 – 07 March 2009 • portraits NSS caver • Proc. UBSS 27 (2) 2017 : 150-151 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 67 (6) 2009 : 8 (obit.), portr. Crook, Kathleen Marjorie 27 June 1901 – 12 November 1987 Crisman, Renato also member of the club – January 1983 References: Italian cave explorer • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 18 (2) 1988 : 326-328, ports. (obit.) References: • Proc. UBSS, 27 (2) 2017 : 115 • Progressione, 11, 1983 : 48 (obit.) Crosse, Andrew Crispin, Katherine L. 17 June 1784 – 06 July 1855 Cave administrator studied speleothems in Somerset References: References: • NSS News 75 (4) 2017 : 32-33, portr. • Dict. Nat. Biogr. 1888. 13 : 223-224 • A. Mead [n.d.] Andrew Crosse Crochet, Philippe 1953? Crossland, Derek USA cave photographer – 06 January 1985 References: Yorkshire caver • Nat. Spel. Soc. 67 (7) 2009 : 23-24, portr. References: • Caves & Caving (27) 1985 : 2 (obit.) Crockett, Cathy Heldman 21 April 1961 – 07 November 1997 Crowder, Robert Scott USA caver 1966? – 26 February 1999 References: USA caver • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 56 (2) 1998 : 55, portr. (obit.) References: • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 57 (6) 1999 : 188 (obit.) Croghan, John 23 April 1790 – 11 January 1849 Crowe, James wrote on Mammoth cave 1904? – 10 October 1936 References: Yorkshire caver • H. Meloy. 1973 in A.C. Bullitt. Rambles Mammoth Cave : xii – xxviii References: • E.H. Conner et al in Filson Club Hist. Quarterly 40 (3) : 205-234 • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (23) 1938 : 62, portr. (obit.) 75 Csekö, Arpád Culverwell, Tom Speiden 1936 1901? – 03 March 1977 Hungarian caver USA caver References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 134 • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 35 (5) 1977 : 87 (obit.) Cser, Ferenc Cumberland, George 17 March 1938 09 December 1752 – 08 August 1848 Hungarian caver painter & fossil collector References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 141 (60th jub.) • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeont. collns : 93 • H.S. Torrens. 1975. Newsletter Geol. Curators Gp. (3) : 96 Csoltkó, Lajos • Q.J. Geol. Soc. 5. 1849 : xx-xxi (obit.) 25 November 1937 – 16 March 1989 • G. Keynes. 1970. Book Collector 19 : 31-65 • Archives Nat. Hist. 10 (1) 1981 : 146 Hungarian caver References: Cunningham, Kim • Karszt és Barlang 1990 (2) : 181, portr. (obit.) 11 March 1954 – 20 December 2000 Cucchiaro, Aldo USA cave geologist 19 August 1957 – 14 February 2001 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 59 (3) 2001 : 86, portr. (obit.) Friuli caver • J. Cave & Karst Studies 63 (1) 2001 : 53-54, portr. (obit.) References: • Mondo Sotterraneo 25 (1-2) 2001 : 100, portr. (obit.) Curl, Rane Cuddington, William USA caver References: US caver • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 71 (6) 2013 : 19, portr. References: • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 53 (8) 1995 : 208-215, portrs. Curry, Gordon C. 1895 – 1977 Culberg, Tony USA caver Australian cave administrator References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 35 (11) 1977 : 233 (obit.) • Caves Australia 194, 2013 : 2, portr. Curry, Gordon L. Cullingford, Cecil Howard Dunstan 1872 – 21 January 1950 13 September 1904 – 07 July 1990 USA caver & stereo photographer wrote & edited books on caves References: References: • Bull. Nat. Speleol. Soc. 12 1950 : 42 • The Times, 19 July 1990 : 14 (obit.) • Who’s Who 1955 : 692 Cust, Lady Mary Anne • Descent (96) 1990 : 8 (obit.) 1800 – 1882 Culver, David Clair presented Proteus to London Zoo 1944 References: cave biologist • R. Desmond. 1977. Dict. Brit & Irish Botanists : 168 • Burkes Peerage. 1842 : 134 References: • Burkes Perrage. 1856 : 127 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 53 (9) 1995 : 242 • DNB (under Sir Edward Cust) • D.C. Culver (2005) Encyclopedia of caves : back wrapper flap, portr. • E. Churton. 1839. Portr. & landscape gallery, 2, portr. & text • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 70 (5) 2012 : 27 • portrait file 76 • F.O’Donoghue. 1908. Cat. engr. Brit. portrs. Prints & Drg. BM 1 : 546 • Geološki Glasnik, 5, 1967, portr. op?? [4] • Jović, V. ed. 2015. Jovan Cvijić, portrs., bibliog Cust, William Purey • Mulaomerović, J. 2016: … Martel & Cvijić … 08 August 1821 – 11 February 1865 • Mattes : 145-147, portr. visited Adelsberg cave Czájlik, István References: 10 March 1933 • Alumni Cantabrienses II 2 1944 : 208 • Burkes Peerage. 1842 : 134 Hungarian caver • Burkes Peerage. 1856 : 127 References: • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 141 (60th Jub.) Cutliff, Lewis Lyman 1901 – 01 February 1986 Czaplicka, Marie A. de owned caves in Kentucky 25 October 1884 – 27 May 1921 References: early member of UBSS • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 44 (5) 1986 : 126 (obit.) References: • Proc. Univ. Br. Spelaeol. Soc. 1 (2) 1920-21 : 107 (obit.) Cuttriss, Samuel Wells • Proc. UBSS 27 (2) 2017 : 148 – 25 April 1932 Czárán, Gyula early Yorkshire caver 23 August 1847 – 06 January 1906 References: • Yorks. Ramblers Club J. 6 (21) 1934 : 245, portr. (obit.) explored Romanian caves • S.A. Craven. 1984. Hist. cave expl. N. Pennines : 44-47 References: • D.J. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 59 • ALCADI 2006 : 33-35, portr. Cuvier, Georges Léopold Czernohorsky, Karl Chrétien Frédéric Dagobert 1857 – 1942 23 August 1769 – 13 May 1832 Austrian entomologist in Dalmatia palaeontologist References: References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers … Insects Dalmatia : 156 • portrait • Archives of Nat. Nist. 27 (1) 2000 : 53-68, portr. Czerny, Paul • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 45 2000 : 3-6 fl. 1913 Cvijić, Jovan Austrian cave entomologist References: 12 October 1865 – 16 January 1927 • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 156-157 studied speleogenesis References: Czoernig, Carl • Československý Kras 3 (6-7) 1950 : 190 05 May 1804 – 05 October 1889 • Slovenský Kras 3 1959-60 : 168 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 125 founder member of Section Küstenland • T.R. Shaw. 1992. Hist. Cave Sci. 167-168 References: • R.P. Beckinsale & R.J. Chorley. 1991. Hist. stud. landforms 3 : 187-188 portr. • Pazze, P.A. 1893. Chronik Section Küstenland, frontis 363, portr. • British Caver 40, 1964 : 73 • Cvijić, J. 1960. Geogr. terrains calcaires : vii Czoernig-Czernhausen, Walter • La Géographie. 7 (5) 1903 : 402-403 (medal) 16 February 1883 – 28 December 1945 • V. Božič. Naše planine 1978, no. 11-12 : 265-267, portr. bibliog. • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologist & Hist. Geol. 2 797 important Austrian speleologist • notes in biogr. file References: • J. Spelean Hist. 17 (4) 1983 : 48 • Die Höhle 1 (3) 1950 : 33-44, portr., bibliog. • D.J. Lowe 2002 Geoscientists : 1 • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 55, portr. • J. Gunn, 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 380 • Eisriesenwelt 1879-1979 : 5, 6, portrs. only • portrait • Karst und Höhle 1994/95 : 58, portr. only 77 • K. Mais. 1995. Atlantis, Salzburg 3 & 4 1995 : 40-49 • ALCADI 2002 pre print : 5 Čepelak, Marijan • Mattes : 147-150, portr. 07 December 1948 – fl. 1976 Croatian caver Čadež, Nada References: 14 July 1920 • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskog : 56, portr. karst geologist • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 59, portr. only References: • V. Božić. 2016. Povijest … jamama : 16, portr. • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 33-34, bibliog. Čepelak, Radovan Čapková, Jana fl. 1980 06 February 1939 Croatian caver director of Czech karst museum References: References: • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 122, portr. • Český kras, 35 2009 : 75-76 & front cover (70 jub.) Čermák, Kliment Čar, Jože 01 April 1852 – 19 January 1917 23 April 1942 Slovak cave archaeologist karst geologist References: References: • P. Zajíček. 2003. Kateřinská jeskyné : 17, portr. only • Slovenský Kras 47 (1) 2009 : 134 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 34-35, bibliog. Čeč, Katarina Čermelj, Lavo 10 October 1889 – 26 January 1980 28 March 1819 – 1900 studied Proteus References: • portrait References: • Naše jame 21 for 1979 : 111 Čeč, Luka Černač, Matevž 11 October 1785 – 31 July 1836 fl. 1852 explored Postojnska jama, c. 1818 guide in Postojnska jama References: • Naše jame 2 for 1960 : 18 References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 35 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 35 • Die Höhle 37 (4), : 214-215 • F. Habe & Šlenc. 1978. Forword in Höhenwart, Postojnska jama : 14 Čipka, Dušan • Bohinec, V. 1968. 150 Let Postojnske jame : 9-17 23 February 1956 • R. Savnik. 1955. Turistićni vestnik 3 (7) : 325-7 References: • R. Savnik. 1958. Kronika 6 (3) : 140 • Spravodaj 2006/2 : 60 (50 jub), portr. • Kronika Župnije Postojna : 14 • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 143 Čuk, Alenka • A. Ažman [1921?] Kronika Župnije Postojna. Unpublished typescript in archives of Sv. Štefan church in Postojna see: Borjančič, Alenka • Mattes : 130-131 Čuk, Brane Čejka, František Slovene caver 06 November 1904 – 12 August 1970 References: Slovak caver • Jamah 6 (1), 2014 : 56-58, portrs. References: • Slovenský Kras 10 1972 : 177-178, portr. (obit.) Čunderlík, Dominik 27 February 1908 – 27 February 1988 Slovak cave explorer 78 References: • Slovenský Kras 22, 1984 : 311-313, portr. (75 Daleau, François th jub.) • Slovenský Kras 26 1988 : 203 (obit.) 11 June 1845 – 26 November 1927 • Spravodaj 2006/4 : 58-59, portrs. studied prehistoric French caves D’agostini, Leonida References: • P. Boulanger, 1970 : Guide des Cavernes … de France : 250-251 26 January 1880 – February 1904? early Friuli cave photographer Dallas, Robert Charles References: 1754 – 20 November 1824 • Mondo Sotterraneo 42, 2018 : 35-54, portr. visited Jamaica caves D’ambrosi, Carlo References: • Dict. Nat. Biog. 5, 1963 : 397-398 23 March 1898 – 30 April 1992 Istrian geologist Dalton, John Call References: 02 February 1825 – 12 February 1889 • Progessione (27) 1992 : 95, portr. (obit.) physiologist; wrote on Proteus • Progressione (38) 1998 : 79-80, portr. (100th jub.) References: • Mondo Sotterraneo ser. 3, 7 (2) 1983 : 23-25 • Dict. Am. Biogr. 5 1930 : 40 Daaliev, Trifon Dalton, Leonard Victor 1947 1887 – 04 June 1914 cave biologist English describer of Guacharo cave References: References: • P. Beron et al. 2006 : Caves … in Bulgaria : 8, 385, 492, portrs. • Bol. Soc. Venezolana 10 (19), 1982 : 170-173, bibliog. Daalieva, D. Daly, Dominic D. Bulgarian caver 1844 – 1889 References: reported on Batu caves • P. Beron et al. 2006 : Caves … in Bulgaria : 176, portr. only References: Dahm, Stefan • Cave & Karst Science, 41 (2). 2014 : 53 1863? – 28 February 1916 Damians Gelabert, Jaume German caver 1960 – 08 February 2008 References: Mallorca cave biologist • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.-u Karstforsch 62 (3) 2016 : 92 (obit.) References: Dakyns, John Roche • Endins 32, 2008 : 7-10, portrs., bibliog. 31 January 1826 – 27 September 1910 Dancău, Dan Yorkshire geologist 11 December 1933 – 23 December 1994 References: Romanian cave biologist • Proc. Yorks. Geol. Soc. 17 (2) 1910 : 159-162, portr. (obit.) • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 801 References: • Trav. Inst. Spéol E. Racovitza 34 1995 : 5-9, portr. bibliog. (obit.) Dal Corso, Fabrizio • Trav. Inst. Spéol, 41-42, 2002-03 : 5-9, (obit.), portr. bibliog. • Theoret. & Appl. Karstology 7 1994 (obit.), portr. 1968 – 10 September 2017 Italian cave explorer Dancza, Jánes References: 29 December 1899 (or 30 December) – 16 October 1985 • Speleologia 77, 2017 : 47 (obit.), portr. Hungarian caver References: • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 92-93 79 • Karszt és Barlang 1986 (1) : 58 (obit.) • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 170 Darwin, Charles Robert 12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882 Daneš, Jiří Václav proponent of evolution 23 August 1880 – 11 April 1928 References: a leading Czech geographer • Dict. Nat. Biog. References: • portrait file • Shaw & Čuk, 2015. Slovene Karst in the Past : 82-85, portr. • Československý Kras, 3 (6-7) 1950 : 190 • Slovenský Kras, 3 1959-60 : 168-169 • Karszt és Barlang, 1992 (special) : 125 Darwin, Erasmus • V. Panoš. 1973. Pantheon of Czech speleologists : 12-14 12 December 1731 – 18 April 1802 • Mattes : 151-153, portr. anticipated evolution Danilowatz, Joseph References: • portrait (1795) 20 November 1877 (or 22 November) – 14 November 1945 (or 20 November) • Chambers Biographical Dictionary : 387 painted scene in Postojnska jama References: Dasher, George • Shaw & Čuk, 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 186 US cave surveyor & administrator References: Darbishire, Charles James • NSS News 76 (11) 2018 : 7, portr. 16 December 1797 – 22 June 1874 visited Postojnska jama 27 Jul. 1845 with R. Daubrée, Gabriel Auguste Heywood 25 June 1814 – 28 May 1896 (or 30 May) References: French geologist • R. Heywood. 1919. Journey to the Levant : v-vii, portrs. References: • portrait file • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 44 • F.G. Corning 1920. A student reverie, pl. VII (opp. p.10), portr. Darche, Michel • portrait file 1959 – 1996 • Geograph. Jb. 20, 1897 : 467-468 (obit.) French caver Dauer, Hannes References: 02 May 1928 – 02 March 2012 • Spelunca (65), 1997 : 63 (obit.) German caver Darcy, Henry Philibert Gaspard References: 10 June 1803 – 03 January 1858 • Mitt. V.H- u Karstforsch 58 (2), 2012 : 57 studied karst water in France Daugherty, Gary Wayne References: 28 March 1954 – 25 August 1987 • Spelunca (31), 1988 : 44 USA caver Dart, Raymond Arthur References: 04 February 1893 – 22 November 1988 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 45 (11) 1987 : 383 (obit.) studied early man in S. African caves Dauxion Lavaysse, Jean Joseph References: 12 November 1774 – 08 July 1829 • P.V. Tobias. S. Afr. Med. J. 67 1985 : 134-138 • F. Wheelhouse & K.S. Smithford. 2001. Dart : scientist described Venezuela caves and man of grit; Transpareon, Australia. 361 pp References: • Chambers Biographical Dictionary : 386 • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Speleol. 10 (19) 1982 : 147-150, bibliog. 80 Davanzo, Enrico Davies, Melvyn 1938 – 06 January 1970 1928 – 1997 Trieste caver excavated Gower Caves References: References: • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 22 (1-4), 1970 : 57-59, portr. bibiog. (obit.) • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000, Paviland Cave : 34 • Progressione 57, 2010 : 203-204, portr. Davies, Robert Ernest David, André 17 August 1919 – 07 March 1993 1906 – 1977 cave diver French cave explorer References: References: • Royal Soc. News 7 (3) 1993 : 8 • Spelunca 17 (4) 1977 : 150, portr., (obit.) • Cave Diving Gp. N/L (108) 1993 : 1-3 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 44 • Descent (113) 1993 : 7 (obit.) David, Sir Tannatt Davies, William Edward William Edgeworth 24 December 1917 – 27 June 1990 28 January 1858 – 28 August 1934 US cave scientist studied Wombeyan Caves References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 8 (2), 1950 : 1, portr. • Trans. Cardiff Nats. Soc. 67 for 1934 (1936) 13-16, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 12 (4), 1954 : 4 • M.E. David. 1939 Professor David. The life of … E. Arnold • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 17 (4), 1959 : 57-58, portr. • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 345, 539 • Obit. Notices FRS 1 1932-1935 : 493-501 Davinson, Ian • Arch. Nat. Hist. 34 (2) 2007 : 368-369 – December 1990 • C.V. Burek. 2007. Role … women … hist. … geol. : 170-172 • Geoscientist, 25 (5) 2014. p. 24, portr. cave photographer References: Davidson, Jason • Descent (98) 1991 : 6 (obit.) 27 December 1979 – 19 November 2014 Davis, Arthur W. USA caver 1914? – 23 March 1978 References: • NSS News, 73 (3), 2015 : 27-28 (obit.), portr. USA caver References: Davies, Henry Nathaniel • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 36 (5), 1978 : 113 (obit.) – 06 February 1920 Davis, Donald G. work on Cheddar man US caver & historian References: • Q. Jour. Geol. Soc. 77, 1921 : lxxv (obit.) References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 58 (12) 2000 : 347-348, 358, portr. Davies, John David • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 76, 2018 : 8-9, portr. 1831 – 1911 Davis, Emily excavated Gower Caves US caver & cave bookseller References: References: • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000, Paviland Cave : 25 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 67 (9), 2009 : 20-23 Davies, John Davis, Fred 1791 – 1873 a Mendip caver excavated Paviland Cave References: References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 26 (275), 2001 : 80, portr. only • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000, Paviland Cave : 20 81 • Wessex Cave Club J. 33 (323), 2013 : 8-9, portr. Davy, Humphry Davis, Henry Harrison 17 December 1778 – 29 May 1829 – c. 1850 (fl. 1829-1849) visited Slovene caves 1818 & 1828 early writer on Yorkshire caves References: References: • Humphry Davy on Geology. 1980 : xiii-xxvi, portr. • portraits • Bull. BCRA (3) 1974 : 31 • J.A. Paris. 1831. The life of Sir Humphry Davy • Cave & Karst Sci. 26 (2) 1999 : 57 • D. Knight. 1998. Humphry Davy, portr. Davis, James William • June Z. Fullmer. 2000. Young Humphry Davy : Memoirs Am. Phil. Soc. 237 • Gent. Mag. 99 (1) 1829 : 9-16, portr. 15 April 1846 – 22 July 1892 • ODNB 15, 2004 : 506-512, portr. Yorkshire geologist • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 122, 136, portr. References: • J. Davy. 1836. Memoirs Life H. Davy 1, 2 • Proc. Yorks. Geol. Soc. 12 (4) 1894 : 319-334, portr., (obit.) Daw, Patricia Elaine Davis, Ray V. 06 May 1951 – 11 July 2012 photographed Carlsbad Caverns USA caver References: References: • C.J. Howes. 1989. To Photograph Darkness : 221-235, 237 • N.S.S. News 70 (10) 2012 : 30 (obit.), portr. • R.V. Davis. The old bat cave Dawkins, Sir William Boyd Davis, Roy A. 26 December 1837 – 15 January 1929 18 January 1934 – 31 March 2018 cave archaeologist US caver & editor References: References: • Proc. Som. Arch. Nat. Hist. Soc. 74 (ii) for 1928 (1929) : 144-146 portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 15 (7), 1957 : 75, portr. • Cave Science 5 (39) 1966 : 397-412, portrs., bibliog. • NSS News 76 (7), 2018 : 24, portrs. • M.J. Bishop. 1982. The Cave Hunters : 4-22, portrs., bibliog. • Encycl. Britan. (11th edn.) 7, 1910 : 873 Davis, Scott • Proc. Roy. Soc. ser B 107, 1931 : xxiii-xxvi, portr. • J. Gunn, 2004, Encyclopedia Caves & Karst : 77, 79, portr. US caver • Geol. Mag. ser. 5, 6 (12) 1909 : 529-534 References: • Arch. Nat. Hist. 34 (2) 2007 : 322-324, portr. • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 59 (7) 2001 : 212 • Cave & Karst Sci. 45 (2) 2018 : 94-95 Davis, William Morris Day, Kenrick 12 February 1850 – 05 February 1934 1945 – 24 July 2017 studied phreatic speleogenesis USA caver & photographer References: References: • R.J. Chorley et al. 1973. Hist. Study Landforms 2, portrs, bibliog. • NSS News, 76 (1), 2018 : 18-19 (obit.), portr. • D.J. Lowe. 2002. Geoscientists : 2 • J. Gunn, 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 380-381 Day, Virgina M. • portrait file 1919? – 19 January 1998 Davison, W. Don USA caver 28 June 1947 – March 1995 References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 56 (4), 1998 : 118 (obit.) USA caver References: De Beni, Ernesto • Nat. Speleol. News 54 (7), 1996 : 195 01 March 1920 – 13 April 2012 Italian caver References: • Mondo Sotterranneo. 36, 2012 : 71-73 (obit.), portrs, facsims. 82 De Block, Guy • G. de Beer. 1930. Early travellers in the Alps : opp. 126, portr. only • P.A. Tunbridge. Notes & Records Royal Soc. 26. 1971 : 15-33, portr. 1933 • M.J.S. Rudwick. 2004. New science of geology : part VI 5-7, portr. Belgian caver & writer References: De Marchi, Thomas • J.J. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. spéléol. : 85, bibliog. 24 October 1980 – 23 July 2015 • G. de Block. 1980. Cavernes … de Belgique : back cover, portr. Grotta Gigante guide & caver • Speleophilately Internat. (64) 2002 [=2001] : 22[A], portr. only References: De Gasperi, Giovanni Battista • Progessione 62, 2015 : 151-153 (obit.), portr. bibliog. 18 April 1892 – 16 May 1916 De Sauvages, Pierre Augustin a father of Italian speleology Boissier De La Croix References: 28 August 1710 – 13 December 1795 • Mondo Sott. ser. 1 12 (1-3) 1916 : i-iv, 2 (obit.), portr. wrote on stalactites • Rass. Fed. Speleol. Triestino 1991 : 4, portr. • C. Bianchin : 2005. Historia naturalis : 124, 129, 130 portrs, 127 References: • Mondo Sotteranneo Indice 1904-2003 : 8, portr. only • F. Ellenberger. 1999. History of geology 2 : 194-195 • Mondo Sotterranneo 36 2012 : 17-58, map, portrs., facims, illus. • Mondo Sotteranneo 37 2013 : 6 De Tauste, Francisco 1626 – 11 April 1685 De Joly, Robert missionary : wrote on Guacharo cave 05 July 1887 – 11 November 1968 References: distinguished French caver & writer • F. Urbani. 1989. Bol. Hist. Geocienc Venezuela 37 : 56-57 References: • Lucr. Inst. Speol. 8, 1969 : 21-23, portr. De Wit, Frederick • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 10 (35), 1970 : 384-387 (obit.) 1610 – 1698 • Stalactite 19 (1), 1969 : 1-2 (obit.) Dutch publisher of maps • Spelunca 8 (4), 1968 : 2-46, portrs., bibliog. (obit., etc.) • Spelunca 9 (3), 1969 : 179-181, portr. References: • Spelunca (31), 1988 :57-58, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 23 • Bull. Br. Speleol. Assoc. (28), 1951 : 1 • J. Potter, 1992. Selection of Antique Maps : 13 • Spelunca Mém. (17), 1993 : 114/115, portr. • R. de Joly. 1968. Ma vie aventureuse : 171-173 Deakin, Paul Roger • R. de Joly. 1975. Memoirs of a speleologist : 151-154 1944 – 03 September 2014 • B. Géze. 1974. “Geste” de R. de Joly : 6, 8 cave photographer • E.A. Martel. 1997. La plume et les gouffres : 293-549, portrs. • Spelunca 81, 2001 : 44-45, portrs. References: • P. Boulanger, 1970 : Guide des Cavernes … de France : 252-253 • Cave & Karst Sci. 41 (3), 2014 : 98 (obit.), portr. De la Beche, Sir Henry Thomas Deal, Dwight 10 February 1796 – 01 April 1855 USA caver founder of the British Geological Survey References: • NSS News 70 (6), 2012 : 25, portr. References: • H.B. Woodward. 1907. Hist. Geol. Soc. London : opp. 106, portr. Dear, Charles • Dict. Nat. Biog. 4, 1885 : 74-74 • portrait 1956 – 02 January 1997 • Archives of Nat. Hist. 27 (1), 2000 : 137-139, portr. USA caver De Luc, Jean André References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 55 (6), 1997 : 176-7 (obit.) 08 February 1727 – 07 November 1817 Swiss geologist, FRS References: • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeontological collections : 101 83 Dear, Ian A. Dékány, Péter – 1964 1956 – 08 August 2000 a Mendip caver Hungarian caver References: References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 8 (96), 1964 : 102 (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 2000-2001 : 128 (obit.), portr. • Wessex Cave Club J. 8 (97), 1964 : 140 Dekay, James Ellsworth Debeljak, Janko 12 October 1792 – 21 November 1851 15 June 1931 – 12 January 2000 studied cave fish Croatian caver References: References: • A. Romero. 2001. Environmental biol. of fishes 62 : 47-48, portr. • Speleolog 48/49, 2000-01 [2003] : 117-118, portr. (obit) • J. Spel. Hist. 36 (1) 2002 : 19-29, portr. • Speleolog 50, 2000 : 121-123, portrs. Del Fabbro, Adriano Debevec, Albin 26 June 1936 – 19 April 2017 director of Škocjanske jame radio-carbon dater References: References: • Kras (74-75) 2006 : 39-40, portr. • Mondo Sotterraneo 41, 2017 : 81-85, (obit.), ports., bibliog. Dechen, Heinrich von Delacroix, Emile 25 March 1800 – 15 February 1889 23 September 1809 – 17 December 1877 German cave explorer & geologist wrote 1st karstology PhD thesis References: References: • Karst und Höhle 1991/92 [1995] : 21, portr. • Karstologia 71, 2018 : 17-22 • Mitt. Speläogruppe Ver. Höhlenk. Westfalen 3/89 cover, portr. only • B.v. Freyberg. 1932. Geol Erforsch. Thuringens : 148 Delbrouck, Robert • Cave Bibliog 7 : 342 Belgian caver & writer Decombaz, Oscar References: 12 June 1866 – February 1914 • Mattlet, J.M. 1989. Bibliog Spéléol. 90, bibliog. French caver with Martel Delchev, Hristo References: 1939 • Spelunca (31), 1988 : 45 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 87, bibliog. cave biologist • P. Boulanger, 1970. Guide des Cavernes … de France : 251 References: • P. Beron et al, 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 492 Dedenaro, Claudio 04 September 1952 – 10 December 2017 Delchev, Petar Commissione Grotte 1949 References: Bulgarian caver • Progressione, 64, 2017 : 193-196 (obit.), portr. References: • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 492 Deeleman-Reinhold, Christie 1930 – fl. 1965-1978 Delez, Franc studied cave spiders 1876 – 17 December 1958 References: cave guide • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers … insects Dalmatia : 145 References: • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 40, 36 84 Delez, Ivan References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog spéléol : 91 1873/4 – 31 January 1939 cave guide Delpiere, Max References: 1913? – 21 June 1986 • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 39 Belgian caver Delez, Ivan (Zvnkov) References: • Descent (72) 1986 : 6 26 October 1889 – 07 June 1968 Škocjan cave guide Delteil, Joseph References: 21 March 1909 – 07 November 1979 • Darja Kranjc letter 30.7.07, from church records etc. French cave explorer • T.R. Shaw, 2018. 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References: • Mondo Sotterraneo Indice 1904-2003 : 11 portr. only • M. Orvošová. Letter 19 Apr. 2000 • E. Kašiarova. Spravodaj Banskeho vyskumu (4-5)/96 : 172 Dell’Oca, Salvatore • A. Fortis. Bernisches Mag. de Natur … 2 (1) 1778:14 • E. Kašiarova. Letter 30.5.2000 1924 – 1995 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 81 founded Rassegna Speleologica Italiana References: Dénes, György • UIS Bull 44 (1-2) 1998 [1999] : 20 (obit.) 03 September 1923 • Speleologia 39, 1998 : 30 Hungarian caver Delles, Janez References: • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 3-34 (75 jub.), portrs., bibliog. fl. 1890 • Karszt és Barlang 2002-03 : 74 (80th jub.), portrs. References: • Karszt és Barlang 2011 : 73, portrs. • Rass. Fed. Speleol Triestini 1990 special : 4, portr. only • portrait file Delluc, Gilles Denes, István 1934 1954 – 2005 French caver & writer on painted caves Hungarian caver 85 References: • Mondo Sotterraneo Indice 1904-2003 : 99, portr. only • Karszt és Barlang 2004-5 [2008] : 115 (obit.), portr. Desnoyers, Jules Dénesné Lustig, Valéria 08 October 1800 (or 09 October) – 1887 Hungarian caver studied human fossils in caves References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 141-142 (60th jub.), portr. • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 46 • Spelunca Mém. (17) 1993 : 49-54 Denkov, Aleksander • Dict. Biogr. Française 10 1965 : col. 1491-1494 1929 – 1972 cave diver Despain, Joel References: USA caver • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 492 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (12) 1999 : 375-376, portr. Denoizé, Joël 1955 – 28 June 1981 Detoni, Marijan cave explorer in France, Iran & Turkey 18 April 1905 – 11 May 1981 References: Croatian illustrator • Spelunca (5) 1982 : 36-37, portr. (obit.) References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 45-46 • V. Božić, 2017. Podzemlje … Slikarski : 30 Depoli, Guido Deubner, Christian 1902 – 1949 – 07 August 1981 Croatian caver German caver References: References: • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 23, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 27 (4) 1981 : 65 (obit.) • V. Božić. 2014 Ilustrirana Hrvatska : 27, portr. Devenish, Luke William English Depons, Francois Raymond 18 October 1920 – 23 February 1994 1751 – 1812 Mendip caver described caves in Venezuela References: References: • Descent (119) 1994 : 28-29, portr. (obit.) • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. 10 (19) 1982 : 144-146, bibliog • Wessex Cave Club J. 22 (241) 1994 : 96-98 (obit.) • Wessex Cave Club J. 27 (291) 2004 : 184, portr. Deriaz, Patrick cave bibliographer Devenish, Norma References: 16 December 1917 – 12 April 2017 • J.A. 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Drioton, Clément Drovenik, Božo fl. 1892-1908 16 February 1940 explored French caves with Martel cave biologist References: References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 46 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 36-37, bibliog. Drole, Franjo Dubeck, Jerry 18 October 1962 – June 2013 surveyor at ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute USA caver References: References: • portrait file • NSS News 71 (10) 2013 : 28 (obit.), portr. • Mondo Sotterraneo 43, 2019 : 51, portr. Dublyansky, Viktor N. Droms, Yvonne 1930 – 22 September 2012 1952 Russian speleologist USA caver References: References: • J. Cave & Karst Studies 60 (1) 1998 : 63, portr. • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 61 (4) 2003 : 102-104, portr. Dublyansky, Yuri V. Droppa, Anton 1960 30 June 1920 – 13 July 2013 karst scientist, son of Viktor Slovak cave explorer & writer References: References: • J. Cave & Karst Studies 60 (1) 1998 : 63, portr. • Československý Kras, 33, 1982 : 91, portr. (60th jub.) • Slovenský Kras 18, 1980 : 263-265, portr. (60th jub.) Dubois, Jacques • Slovenský Kras 28, 1990 : 237-240, portr. (70th jub.) writer on Belgian caves • Sinter (4) 1996 : 35-36, portr. (75th jub.) • Aragonit (6) 2001 : 56, portr. (80th jub.) References: • Slovenský Kras 48 (1) 2010 : 131,portr. • J. Dubois. 1982. Cavités Karstiques … Liége : 1, 1-2 • Slovenský Kras 48 (2) 2010 : 304, portr. • Slovenský Kras 48 (2) 2010 : 311-313, (90th jub.), portr. Dubois, Jos. J. • Slovenský Kras 51 (1) 2013 : 71-79 (obit), portrs., bibliog. 1892 – 1981 • Spravodaj 2005/2 : 65-66, 85th jub. portr. Belgian caver • Spravodaj 2013/2 : 62-63 (obit.), portr. • Aragonit, 10, 2005 : 70 (85th jub.) References: • Aragonit, 15 (1) 2010 : 54-55 (90th jub.), portr. • Brit. Caver 85 1982 : 35 • Slovenský Kras 48, 2005 : 211-213, portr. 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Caver 80 1981 : 30 (obit.) 20 May 1924 – 11 April 2000 • Wessex Cave Club J. 16 (183) 1980 : 62 (obit.) Croatian cave biologist • Br. Spel. Assoc. Membership : 27-28 References: Dudich, Endre • Speleolog 50, 2000 : 125-128, portrs., bibliog. • Speleolog 48/49, 2000-01 [2003] 116-117 (obit.), portr. 20 March 1895 – 05 February 1971 • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 82-83, 96-97, portr. biospeologist References: Dumitrescu, Margareta • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 101-102 portr. 15 April 1903 – 27 April 1986 • Brit. Caver 57 1972 : 33 (obit.) Romanian cave biologist • Karszt és Barlangkutatás 7 1972 : 3-7, portr. (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang. 1971 (1) : 45-46 (obit.) References: • Karszt és Barlang. 1989 (special) : 98 • Trav. Inst. Speol. 26. 1987 : 3-7, portr., bibliog. (obit.) • Spelunca 11 (3) 1971 : 30 (obit.) • Trav. Inst. Speol. 43 44, 2004-05 : 315-319, portr. • D. Balázs. 1994. Galapagos : 147 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 81, portr. 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Notes from a diary 1851-1915, 2 vols (extr. biog. file) • Caves Australia (203) 2018 : 15 (obit.), portr. • ODNB 17 2004 : 133-134, portr. • Cave Australia (205) 2018 : 9-10 (obit), portr. • portrait file 91 Dunlap, Paul Ďurček, Viktor 01 March 1965 – 31 January 2017 02 December 1950 – 16 September 2013 USA caver Slovak caver References: References: • NSS News 75 (5) 2017 : 30 (obit.), portr. • Spravodaj 2013/3 : 43 (obit.), portr. Dunlavy, Myron C. Dvorsky, Michel 1923 – 2005 13 July 1954 – 13 November 2009 managed Lincoln Caverns, USA Slovak caver References: References: • NSS News 65 (4) 2007 : 31 (obit.), portr. • Spravodaj 2009/4 : 47 (obit.), portr. Dunnington, Norman Dwerryhouse, Arthur Richard – 1989 1867 – 1931 Yorkshire & Irish caver studied hydrology of Yorkshire karst References: References: • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 59 • Proc. Yorks. Geol. Soc. 22 (1) : 69-70, portr. (obit.) • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologist & hist. geol. 2 : 937 Dunszt, Klára • R.L. 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Click go the cameras : 14, 15 portrs. only Eavis, Andrew Edwards, Matilda Barbara Betham 06 January 1948 04 March 1836 – 04 January 1919 UIS President, 2005-2013 visited caves in the Causses & eastern France References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 67 (11) 2009 : 8, portr. • J. Theakstone, 2006. Victorian & Edwardian Women Travellers : 88-90 • J.A. Labegalini, 2015. 50 years of UIS : 455-459, portr. • J. Robinson. 1991. Wayward Women : 179-180 • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 278, 801 Eckhoff, Mary Ellen (= Exley) USA cave diver Edwards, William Thomas References: 1917 – June 1993 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 43 (10) 1985 : 319, portr. Mendip caver • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 52 (5) 1994 : 151 References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 22 (240), 1994 : 77-78 (obit.) Ecroyd, William 28 February 1851 – 08 August 1924 Eggenhöfner, Joseph explored Gavel Pot took scientists to Italian & Slovene caves References: References: • S.A. Craven. Craven Pothole Club J. (75) 2004 : 36, 38 • Simp. Internaz. Protostoria Speleol. 1993 : 47 • Il Tourista 6 (8) 1899 : 61-62 Eder, Josef Maria • Naše jame 91 (1/2) 1967 : 66-67 16 March 1855 – 18 October 1944 • D.H. Hoppe & Hornschuch. 1818. Tagebuch … Reise … Küsten. : 106-110 • Vilenica Stammbuch 1829, 1830 wrote on Mariot’s photos of Adelsberg • P. Sticotti : Bartolomeo Biasoletto …: [177] – [389] (passim) References: in Archeografo triestino ser. 4, vol 8-9, 1945 • Austria. 2002 Photography & Research in Austria : 95-96 • Adelsberger Stammbuch 1820 & 22 July 1830 • 1801 inscription in Postojnska jama Eder, Josef • Shaw & Čuk, 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 355 1824 Ehinger, René painter 1923 – March 1988 References: • Bénézit 1976, 4 : 108 French caver References: Edmonds, James Marmaduke • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 47 30 June 1909 – 31 July 1982 Ehman, Burnell worked on Buckland collections at Oxford 24 September 1912 – 02 September 2002 (or 04 September) References: • Geol. Soc. Ann. Rept. 1983:24-25 USA caver References: Edwards, Arthur Gilbert • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 60 (11) 2002 : 332 (obit.), portr. 14 October 1890 – 19 March 1974 • gravestone Sec. Bristol Speleol Res. Soc. Ehrenberg, Kurt References: 22 November 1896 – 06 October 1979 • Cave Sci. 20 (1), 1993 : 18-21 • Proc. UBSS 21 (3), 1999 : 221-222, 233 studied Austrian caves References: Edwards, Jack • Die Höhle 30 (3) 1979 : 84-86 (obit.) 1866 – 10 December 1908 • Die Höhle 17 (3) 1966 : 57-59 (70th jub.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.- K.forsch 25 (4) 1979 : 5 (obit.) Jenolan cave guide 93 • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World Palaeont. Collns : 110 References: • Mattes : 158-160, portr. • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 474-5, portr. Ehrenfried, George Eljasz-Radzikowsky, Stanislaw 01 October 1913 – 05 January 2010 21 June 1869 – 19 June 1935 USA caver caver in Slovakia References: References: • NSS News 68 (4) 2010 : 21 (obit.) • Slovenský Kras 36, 1998 : 104, portr. Ehrenreich, Emil Ellet, Frank 31 December 1911 – 18 August 1996 1851? – 20 January 1932 Austrian cave explorer Yorkshire caver References: References: • Mitt. Höhlenk. Steiermark 25 (1-4) : 2 (obit.) • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 6 (19) 1930 : 142-143, portr. (obit.) • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (24) 1947 : opp. 116, portr. only Eigenmann, Carl H. 09 March 1863 – 24 April 1927 Elliott, John biospeleologist 1867 References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 44 (11) 1986 : 379-381, portr. • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell : - portr. • A. Romero. 2001. Environmental biol. of fishes 62 : 56-57, portr. • J. Gunn, 2004 : Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 154 Elliott, Norman 1902 – November 1988 Eights, James Yorkshire caver 1798 – 1882 References: USA caver • Yorkshire Ramblers’ Club J. 11 (40), 1992 : 74-75 (obit.), portr. References: • J. Spelean Hist. 15 (3-4) 1981 : 37 Elliott, William R. USA cave biologist Eisentraut, Martin References: 21 October 1902 – 05 July 1994 • NSS News, 62 (5) 2004 : 148-150, portr. studied cave bats References: Ellis, Bryan Martin • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K.forsch 8 (4) 1962 : 89 (60 jub.) – 21 May 1999 Mendip caver & writer Eisner, Jan References: 24 April 1885 (or 26 April) – 02 May 1967 • Caves & Caving (85), 1999 : 4, portr. (obit.) Slovak cave archaeologist References: Ellis, H. Willoughby • Slovenský Kras 47 (2) 2009 : 309-310, portr. 1869 – 1943 Eith, Paul References: • Studies in Speleology 14 (2006) : 67-69 1891 – 1968 German cave explorer Ellis, Ross References: Australian caver & editor • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 45, 2010 : 55-56, portr. References: • Caves Australia (195) 2013:2 Ek, Camille UIS Secretary-General 1989-1993 94 Ellis, William References: • Bénézit 4, 1976 : 157-158 1747 – 1810 visited Cango cave in 1855 Endriss, Karl Emil References: 30 September 1867 – 26 September 1927 • Dict. Nat. 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Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (105) 2010 : 3 Ertl, Katharina (née Bergthaler; “Käthe”) Essery, Reginald Ernest 1915 – 1917 02 June 1894 – 1968 Austrian cave explorer early Bristol caver References: References: • Mattes : 162, portr. • Cave Sci. 20 (1) 1993 : 17-21 • Proc. UBSS 21 (3) 1999 : 222, 233 Eržen, Milan 1938 Esterházy, Móric Slovene caver 27 April 1881 – 28 June 1960 References: studied cave bears • Naše jame 30 1988. suppl. : 38, bibliog. References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 171 96 Estève, Robert Evelyn, John 1957 – 1979 31 October 1620 – 27 February 1706 French caver visited Grotte des Savonnières in 1664 References: References: • Spelunca 19 (3) 1979 : 100, portr., (obit.) • portraits Estók, Bertalan Everett, Alfred Hart 27 March 1909 – 04 June 1983 11 October 1848 – 18 June 1898 studied karst cave archaeologist in Borneo References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1983 (1-2) : 74-75, portr. (obit.) • Sarawak Mus. J. 22 (53), 1983 : 17-18 • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. 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Adelsberg Grotten Cassier Fahrner, Grete References: 1886 • Cave Bibliography 7 : 474 on 1913 exploration Fabiani, Ramiro References: 15 May 1879 – 28 April 1954 • Eisrienenwelt 1879-1979 : 3, portr. only studied bone caves Fairchild, Stephen References: • Rass. Speleol Ital. 7 (1-2) 1955 : 68-69, bibliog., (obit.) USA caver & show cave owner References: Fabié, Adrien • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 64 (7) 2006 : 20-24, portr. worked with Martel Fairholme, Ian References: – 26 December 1990 • D. André et al. 1988. … Bramabiau : 34-35, portr. English caver Fabre, Georges Auguste References: 1844 – 1911 • Descent (89) 1991 : 11, portr., (obit.) worked with Martel Fairland, Thomas References: 1804 – October 1852 • D. André et al. 1988. … Bramabiau : 81-82, portr. lithographer of Hering picture of Aggtelek Fabris, Virgilj References: 31 July 1929 – 23 July 1994 • Cave Bibliog. 6 : 404 Sežana caver Fairlie-Cuninghame, References: William Henry Sir • Naše jame 36 1994 : 159-160 01 October 1930 – 1999 Faccio, Robert de Australian speleologist & photographer 28 November 1930 – 31 March 1967 References: French caver • J. Sydney Univ. Speleol. Soc. 2 (1) 1955:42 References: • Spelunca 7 (2) 1967 : 134, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 47-49, portrs. 98 Fajtl, Libor Farkas, János 17 April 1977 – 14 August 2016 fl. 1767 Czech cave explorer studied Hungarian caves References: References: • Speleo 69, 2016 : 77-78 (obit.), portr. • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 113 • Karszt és Barlang 1966 (1) : 1-8 Falconer, Hugh 29 February 1808 – 31 January 1865 Farkaš, Ján visited Postojna cave & offered Proteus to Darwin 27 June 1947 – 19 August 2008 References: explored Sri Lanka caves • Arch. Nat. Hist. 23 (1) 1996 : 79-97 References: • H.B. Woodward. 1907. Hist. Geol. Soc. London : opp. 128 (portr.) 129 • Aragonit, 12, 2007 : 125 (60 jub.), portr. • A.B. van Riper. 1993. Men among the mammoth (passim) • Aragonit, 2, 1997 : 48 (50 jub.), portr. • G.Z. Maempel 1989. Pioneers of Maltese Geol. : 68, portr. • Aragonit, 14 (1) 2009 : 88 (obit.), portr. • J. Prestwich. 1899. Life & Letters : 111 & opp. 110, portr. • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & Hist. Geol. 2 : 980 Farnworth, James • Proc. Roy. Soc. 1866-1867 15 : xiv-xx 1946 • portrait file • C.V. Burek. 2007. Role … women … hist… geol. : 251-256, portr. New Guinea caver • Shaw & Čuk 2015 Slovene Karst in past : 82-85 portr. References: • Niugini Caver 3 (1) 1974 : 20 Fantin, Luigi 1895 – 1978 Farolfi, Rodolfo Italian cave explorer 1935? – 14 June 1979 References: Italian caver • Sotto Terra 67 (146), 2018 : 97, portr. References: • Sotto Terra 18 (53) 1979 : 9, portr., (obit.) Fantini, Luigi • Sotto Terra 19 (56) 1980 : 17-26, portrs., bibliog. 22 March 1895 – 12 October 1978 Farr, Brian Christoph (“Bill”) Italian caver References: USA caver • Sotto Terra 17 (51) 1978 : 1-48, portrs. References: • Sotto Terra 21 (61) 1982 : 12-16, portrs. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 63 (2) 2005 : 16-17, 29-30, portr. • Sotto Terra 27 (79) 1988 : 33 • Sotto Terra 27 (81) 1988 : 9-10, portr. Farrer, James Anson • Sotto Terra 34 (100) 1995 : 7, 20-39, portrs. 24 July 1849 – 21 June 1925 Faraone, Egizio facilitated Martel’s descent of Gaping Gil References: 31 August 1936 – 29 June 2008 • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 5 (17) 1927 : 228 (obit.) Trieste cave historian • Br. Mus. Cat. (his books pub. 1862-1925) References: • T.C. Farrer. 1923. Some Farrer memorials : 106-107 etc. • Il Piccolo, Trieste 25.7.2008 (obit.), portr. • YRC Bull (11) 1999 : 12 • Mondo Sotterraneo 32 2008 : 91-92 (obit.), portr. • YRC Bull (14) 2000 : 23 (S.A. Craven) • Alpi Giulie 103 (1) 2009 : 55-56 (obit.), portrs. • Cave & Karst Sci. 31 (1) 2004 : 28, portr. • Progressione 55, 2008 : 164-166 portrs. • Some Farrer Memorials, 1923 Fareu, Régis Farrer, John Anson 1959 – 20 September 1998 14 July 1921 (or 1922) – 2014 French caver Yorkshire landowner References: References: • Spelunca (77) 2000 : 59 (obit.) • Descent (237) 2014 : 11 99 • Some Farrer Memorials : 1923 Fearnley, Thomas Fasching, Josef 27 December 1802 – 16 January 1842 24 July 1845 – 28 October 1887 at Adelsberg 13 October 1832 explored Lurgrotte References: References: • S. Willoch. 1932. Maleren Thomas Fearnley • Bénézit. 1976. Dict. crit. et doc. des peintres … 4 : 299 • Austrian Cave Cuttings : 33 • Mattes : 163-164, portr. Fedorov, Eugraf S. Faujas de St. Fond, Barthelmy 10 December 1853 – 21 May 1919 17 May 1741 – 18 July 1819 explorer of Kungur cave Russia visited Derbyshire caves & mines References: References: • Dorofeev & Andreichuk. 1990. Kungurstkaya… Peschera : 279, portr. • Bull. Peak District Mines Hist. Soc. 2 (5) 1965 : 236-240 Fee, Scott Faunce, Edward caver – 1961 References: Australian caver • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 63 (8) 2005 : 27-30, portr. References: Fehlinger, E. • J. Sydney Univ. Speleol. Soc. 6 (2) 1961 : 33-34 (obit.) fl. 1892 Faust, Burton Sherwood painted in Škocjanske jame 05 August 1898 – 31 July 1967 References: USA saltpetre caves, history & admin. • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 186 References: Feinauer, Alfred • J. Spelean Hist. 1 (1) 1968 : 2 • Bull. Nat. Speleol. Soc. 30 (2) 1968 : 45, portr. (obit.) 1899 – 26 November 1969 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 7 (4) 1949 : 1, portr. German caver • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 17 (1) 1959 : 11-12, portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 25 (10) 1967 : 183, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u. K.forsch. 16 (1-2) 1970 : 24, portr., (obit.) • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 4 (8) 1969 : 21 (obit.), portr. Favin, André 1946 – 11 November 2004 Fekete, István French cave explorer & editor References: References: • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 115 • Spelunca 96, 2004 : 59-60 (obit), portr. Fekete, Sandor Fawcett, Edward 1857 1867 – 22 September 1942 photographer first president of UBSS References: References: • ALCADI 2006 (2008) : 83-88 • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 1 (1) 1920 : opp. 5, portr. only • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 5 (2) 1943 : 99 (obit.) Felice, Luciano 01 February 1927 – 20 November 2006 Fea, Leonardo Italian caver 24 July 1852 – 27 April 1903 References: cave biologist in S.E. Asia • Vigant – Pre Oreak (2007) : 62, 51 References: • Mondo Sotterraneo 30, 2006 : 76-77 (obit.), portr. • Cave & Karst Science, 41 (2) 2014 : 53 100 Fell, John Barraclough • Fundgrube 26 (1) 1990 : 2-7 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 80 28 July 1815 – 18 October 1902 railway builder, cited by Thomas Cook Fercher, Ivan References: 1801 – 28 June 1868 • PJF Ransom, 1999. The Mont Cenis Fell railway made plan of Postojnska jama 1833 • EF Carter, 1963. The Railway Encyclopaedia, p. 111 References: Feller, François Xavier de • Simp. Internaz. Protostoria Speleol. 1993:47 • Acta Carsologica 1 : 19, 1955 18 August 1735 – 23 May 1802 • letter from Mestni muzej. Idrija, 16.2.1955 (ZRC explored Grotte de Han, 1771 & 1776 SAZU Karst Research Institute archive) Fellinger, Johann Georg (“Gustav”) Ferdinand IV, King of Napoli 03 January 1781 – 27 November 1816 12 January 1751 – 04 January 1825 wrote description of Postojnska jama References: References: • Kronika, 50 (3) 2002 : 303, portr. • Slovenski biografski leksikon 1 (2) 1926 : 175 • Cave Bibliog. 6: 259, 267, 249 Feriančik, Josef 04 August 1913 – 29 August 1988 Fellowes, Susanna Slovak caver 1966 – 09 January 1993 References: caver in Cuba & Mendip • Slovenský Kras 27, 1989 : 205-206, portr., (obit.) References: • Descent (112) 1993 : 7 (obit.) Ferlatti, Clara 18 July 1942 – 20 October 2017 Fendi, Peter Commissione Grotte 04 September 1796 – 28 August 1842 References: painted in Vilenica cave • Progressione 64, 2-17 : 196-197 (obit.), portrs. References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 186, portr. Ferletti, Ermanno • Allgemeines Künsterlexicon … Index 5, 2007 : 83 08 November 1911 – 07 May 2005 • H. Fuchs. Österreichischen Maler … 1. 1972 : K90-91 member of Commissione Grotte • Bénézit. 4, 1976 : 315 • Wikipedia References: • Progressione 52, 2005 : 109-110 (obit.) Fenelon, Paul Ferrasse, Eugène 1903 – 1993 fl. 1885-1906 studied karst geomorphology French caver References: • UIS Bull. (40) 1995 : 17 References: • Spelunca (31) 1988:48 Ferber, Johann Jacob Ferray, Edouard 09 September 1743 – 12 April 1790 10 July 1845 – 11 December 1904 visited Postojnska jama in 1771 studied karst springs References: • Nouvelle Biogr. Universelle References: • Allgemeine Deutsch Biog. • Spelunca (31) 1988:48, bibliog. • Biographie Universelle. Paris. 13 1855 : 529 • Zentral blatt für Mineralogie, Geologie und Palaeont. Jg. 1901, 705-708 Feru, Mircea Ulpiu • Bull Peak Distr. Mines Hist. Soc. 3 (1) 1966 : 68-70 24 April 1930 – 14 March 1997 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 991-992 cave biologist 101 References: • Trav. Inst. Spéol. E. Racovitza 36 1997 : 225-227, portr., bibliog., (obit.) Fighiera, Claude 27 December 1943 – 29 September 1974 Feruglio, Egidio French caver 10 September 1897 – 14 July 1954 References: Italian caver • Spelunca 14 (3) 1974 : 65, portr., (obit.) References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 48-49 • Rass Speleol. Ital. 7 (1-2) 1955 : 64-65 (obit.) • Mondo Sotterraneo Indice 1904-2003 : 10, portr. only Filhol, Henri 13 May 1843 – 28 April 1902 Feruglio, Giuseppe studied prehistoric caves of Ariège 14 February 1882 – December 1918 References: Italian caver • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 49 References: • Mondo Sott., ser 1, 14 (1-6) 1918 : 31-33, portr., (obit.) Filipčić, Ivan • Mondo Sotterraneo Indice 1904-2003 : 99 portr. only fl. 1962-1963 • Vigant-Pre Oreak (2007) : 39, 62 Croatian caver Fiedler, Bernhard References: • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 34, portr. 23 November 1816 – 28 March 1904 • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 37, portr. only landscape painter, Socerb References: Fillo, Martin • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 186 28 January 1942 • Bénézit. 6, 1976 : 356 Slovak cave explorer Field, Henry Martyn References: • Aragonit 7 2002 : 67-68, portr. (60th jub.) 03 April 1822 – 26 January 1907 • Aragonit 2. 1997 : 48 (55th jub.), portr. visited Postojnska jama 1858 References: Finch, Alan • Dict. Am. Biogr. 6, 1931 : 364-365 encouraged youth caving • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 226 References: • Stud. Speleol. 16 2008 : 67 Fielder, Ros Mendip caver Finch, Richard References: US caver • Wessex Cave Club “Wessex Girls” 2004 : 11, portr. References: • NSS News 77 (5) 2019 : 24, portr. Fielhauer, Helmut 08 October 1937 – 05 February 1987 Fincham, Alan Goldworth Austrian cave explorer & curator 1933 – 16 May 2017 References: biochemistry professor • Mattes : 164-166, portr. References: • A.G. Fincham. 1997. Jamaica underground : xv, portr. Fiennes, Celia 07 June 1662 – 10 April 1741 Fink, Max Herbert travelled through England, c. 1685-1698 30 March 1940 References: Austrian caver & writer • C. Morris. ed. 1947. Journeys of Celia Fiennes : xv-x/iii References: • Die Höhle 51 (2) 2000 : 41-52, portr., bibliog, (60th jub.) 102 Finkel, Donald Fitzgerald, Larry Lee 21 October 1929 – 15 November 2008 1951 – 01 December 1997 USA caver & poet USA cave diver References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 67 (6) 2009 : 9 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 56 (2) 1998 : 56, portr. (obit.) Finocchiaro, Carlo Fitzlinger, Leopold 07 January 1917 – 19 July 1983 Josef Franz Johann important Trieste caver 13 April 1802 – 20 September 1884 References: wrote on Proteus in 1850 • Naše jame 26 1984 : 125-126 (obit.) References: • Brit. Caver 89 1983 : 28 (obit.) • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1006 • Die Höhle 34 (3) 1983 : 108-109 (obit.) • Carinthia II, (100) 1990 : 52 • Karszt és Barlang 1983 (1-2) : 76, portr. (obit.) • Atti e Mem. Comm. Gr. E. Boegan 23, 1984 : 15-20, portr. bibliog. Flack, Robert H. • Progressione Cento 1983 : 19-20, portr. – March 1996 • Sotto Terra 22 (66) 1983 : 32, portr. • Progressione (11) 1983 : 2-3, portr. USA caver • Progressione (49) 2003 : 88-95, portrs. References: • Alpi Giulie 78 (1) 1984 : 34-36 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 12 (8) 1954 : 2, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 55 (2) 1997 : 55 (obit.) Fischer, Daniel 1695 – 1764 Flatt, John early Slovak speleologist c. 1759 – 06 April 1842 References: an early owner of Mammoth Cave. Ky. • Acta Carsologica 26 (2) 1997 : 109-117 References: • S.D. Sides. 1997. J. Spel. Hist. 31 (4) : 74 Fischer, Helene 1972 – 1989 Flemming, Larry Austrian cave explorer 1941/42 – 23 February 2011 References: USA caver • Mattes : 166-167, portr. References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 69 (6) 2011 : 30 (obit.), portr. Fischer, Wolfgang 1964 Flenniken, Sarah Lida German caver 23 November 1882 – 06 August 1821 References: visited Mammoth Cave, Ky., in 1908 • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 233, portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (10) 1999 : 296, portr. Fish, John Edward 1942 – 24 October 2016 Fletcher, Mary Jo US cave explorer – 24 May 1974 References: USA caver • NSS News 78 (1) 2020 : 26-27, (obit.), portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 32 (7) 1974 : 151 (obit.) Fitzer, Michael 1963 Fliess, Wilhelm German caver 24 October 1858 – 13 October 1928 References: to whom Freud described his 1898 visits to Divaška • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 233, portr. & Škocjan 103 References: References: • S. Freud. 1961. Letters … 1873-1939. p. xiii • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 41, 60 portrs. Floreanini, Cirillo Fondrk, Janko 16 March 1924 – 02 June 2003 28 May 1959 References: Slovak caver • Mondo Sotterraneo 27, 2003 : 60 (obit.), portr. References: • Spravodaj 2009/2 : 66 (50 jub.), portr. Flumiani, Ugo 26 January 1876 – 07 February 1938 Font i Sagué, Norbert his ptg. of Škocjan dolines is in Trieste 17 September 1874 – 19 April 1910 References: pioneer Spanish cave explorer • F. Firmiani & S. Molesi. 1970. Cat. Galleria d’Art e Moderna. Trieste: 66, 273 References: • S. Sibilia. 1922. Pittori e scvltori di Trieste : 111, 113-118 (also in 2nd ed. 1993) • Speleon 22 1975-76 : 275-276 • T. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-40 : 126-128, portr. Fontanille, Albin Fodor, Géza 18 August 1883 – 11 August 1963 1954 – 14 July 1979 explored with de Joly Hungarian caver References: References: • Spelunca 3 (4) 1963 : 46 (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 1979 (1-2) : 43, portr. (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 49 • Spelunca (55) 1994 : 31-33, bibliog Fodor, Istaván 1938 Foot, Frederick James Hungarian caver 1830 – 1867 References: described Irish caves • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 133-134, 142 References: • R. J. Cleeveley : 1983. World Palaeont. Collns : 120 Fodor, Zoli • R.L. Praeger : 1949. Some Irish Naturalists : 81, pl. 18 1934 – 31 January 1987 Slovak caver Foote, Leroy W. References: 24 November 1899 – 06 March 1987 • Sinter (6) 1998 : 51 USA historian & NSS administrator References: Fohlert, Rainer • Nat. Speleol. Soc. N/L 6 (5) 1948 : 3, 5, portr. 1953 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 45 (5) 1987 : 114 (obit.) German caver Forbes, James David References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch. 59 (4) 2013 : 137-8, portr. 20 April 1809 – 31 December 1868 visited Postojnska jama 1837 Foley, Innes Cliffe References: fl. 1920-1930s • Dict. Sci. Biog. 5 1872 : 68-69 Yorkshire caver • Dict. Nat. Biogr. 7 [1921] : 398-400 • portrait file References: • J. Morrell & Thackray, 1981. Gentn of Science, pl. 8, portr. • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 43, 60 • ODNB, portr. • T.R.Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 172, portr. Foley, Percy F. fl. 1920-1930 Yorkshire caver 104 Ford, Derek Clifford Fort, Charles Brown 14 April 1935 09 June 1922 – 10 August 2004 UIS President USA caver References: References: • Caving Internat. Mag. (3) 1979 : 15-19, portrs. • Nat. Speleo. Soc. News 63 (5) 2005 : 21 (obit.), portr. • portrait file • Int. J. Speleol. 33 (1/4) 2004 : 129-131, portr. Forti, Fabio • Acta Carsologica 39 (1) 2010 : 5-10, portrs. 27 June 1927 – 14 September 2019 • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 433-437, portr. • NSS News. 76 (6) 2018 : 19-20, portr. Commissione Grotte • Wessex C.C. J., 35 (348) 2018 : 56-57 References: • Wessex C.C. J., 35 (352) 2019 : 159-160, portr. • Progressione 64, 2017 : 151-154, portrs., (90th jub.) • Mondo Sotterraneo 43, 2019 : 115-119 (obit.), portrs, bibliog. Ford, Trevor David 19 April 1925 – 22 February 2017 Forti, Paolo Derbyshire cave researcher UIS President References: References: • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 60, 38, 63 portr. • portrait file • T.D. Ford, 2013. From Bradgate Park … portrs. • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 440-4, portrs. • Cave & Karst Sci. 42 (1) 2015 : 3-5, 90th Jub., portrs., bibliog. • W. Pengelly Cave Stud. . Trust N/L (121) 2016 : 19, portr. Fortin, Raoul • Letter of 27 Feb. 2017 1856 – 1945 • Cave & Karst Sci. 44 (1) 2017 : 2-3 studied karst • Geoscientist 27 (10) 2017 : 27, portr. (obit.) • Cave & Karst Sci. 45 (2) 2018 : 55-56, portrs. References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 49, bibliog Forel, F. A. Fortis, Alberto (baptized 07 August 1841 – 1912 as Giovanni Battista) Italian caver 09 November 1741 (or 10 November) – 21 October 1803 References: • Mondo Sott. ser. 1, 8 (4) 1912 : 96 (obit.) traveller with special interest in geology References: Forenbaher, Stašo • Milošević, A. 1998. Arheološka topgrafija Cetine. : 23 portr. 13 March 1957 • Dizionario biografico degli Italiani, Roma. 49 1997 : 205-210 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 80-81, portr. Croatian caver & archaeologist • portraits References: • Acta Carsologica 30 (1) 2001 : 184-185, portr. • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 91, portr. • L. Ciancio ed. 1995. Calendar Corresp. John Strange : 25-26 • Spelaeologia Croatica 7, 2006 : 24, portr. Formanek, Romuald 07 February 1857 – 23 March 1927 Forwood, William Stump collected cave fauna 1820 – 1892 References: writer on Mammoth cave • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 168-169 References: • Library of Congress catalogue Forrester, Stephen Frederick Yorkshire caver Foster, Bruce References: 1944? – 04 June 1991 • Cave & Karst Sci. 40 (2) 2013 : 94, portrs. Welsh caver, cave rescue References: • Descent (101) 1991 : 8 (obit.) 105 Foster, William J. Fox, Nikki – 20 August 1962 a tattooed female caver, photographer member of UK, USA & French clubs References: References: • NSS News 64 (11) 2008 : 31, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 20 (10) 1962 : 156 (obit.) Foyle, Rita Foulquier, Jacques Émile Mendip caver 1852 – 1918 References: worked with Martel • Wessex Cave Club “Wessex Girls” 2004 : 12, portr. References: • D. André et al. 1988 … Bramabiau : 35, 37, portr. Fraas, Oscar • E.A. Martel. 1997. La plume et les gouffres : 100, portr. 17 January 1824 – 22 November 1897 excavated German bear caves Fournet, Joseph Jean Baptiste Xavier References: 15 May 1801 – 08 January 1869 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K.forsch 8 (3) 1962 : 57, 59, portr. wrote on speleogenesis, speleothems & hydrology • Geogr. Jb. 20 1897 : 470-471 (obit.) References: • Bull. Soc. Géol France, 2 ser. 27, 1870 : 521-539 Frachon, Jean Claude 13 April 1944 – 27 October 2005 Fournier, Eugéne Yves Antoine Marie caver & diver in E. France 28 December 1871 – 17 April 1941 References: important researcher on caves of E. France • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 110, bibliog. References: • Spelunca (100) 2005 : 60 (obit.), portr. • Spelunca (31) 1988: 49-50, portr., bibliog. • Spelunca (103) 2006 : 7-22, portrs. • Spelunca Mém (17) 1993 : 114 • E.A. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 108, bibliog. Fraipont, Julien • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1033 17 August 1857 – 22 March 1910 • Spelunca (103) 2006 : 28, portr. cave palaeontologist Fow, Logan References: • R.J. Cleevely. 1983 World palaeont. collns : 122 1937 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1036 N.Z. caver References: Franceschi, Giulio de • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 5 (82) 1972 : 44-45, portr. 27 January 1856 – 17 February 1942 made drawings in Postojnska jama Fowke, Gerard References: 25 June 1855 – 05 March 1933 • Istarska Enciklopedija 2005 excavated archaeological caves • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 186-187 References: • J. Spelean Hist. 25 (3) 1991 : 45-48, portr. Franchetti, Carlo 15 January 1896 – 28 September 1955 Fowler, James A. Italian caver July 1916 References: an early NSS member • Rass. Speleol Ital. 8 (1) 1956 : 34-35, portr. (obit.) References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 9 (12) 1951 : 1, portr. Francis, Geoffrey John • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 64 (12) 2006 : 21 1947 New Guinea caver 106 References: References: • Niugini Caver 3 (3) 1975 : 92 • Die Höhle 48 (4) 1997 : 112-116, portr. (70th jub.) • Mitt. Verb. d. H-u.Karstforsch 48 (3) 2002 : 76, portr. Francis, George Grant • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 37 (1) 2002 : 52-53 1814 – 1882 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u.Karstforsch 63 (1) 2017 : 37, portr. • Die Höhle 68, 2017 : 146-150 (90 jub.), portrs., bibliog. studied S. Wales bone caves • Mitt. dt. H-u.Karstforsch 63 (3) 2017 : 96-97 (90th jub.), portr., bibliog. References: • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000. Paviland Cave : 24 Frankland, Charles Colville 10 February 1797 – 13 April 1876 Francisci, Erasmus visited Postojnska jama 19 November 1627 – 20 December 1694 References: col aborator with Valvasor • F. Boase. 1892. Modern English Biog. 1 : col. 1099 References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 133 • Acta Carsologica 24 1995 : 549-551, portrs. • M. Bircher. 1979. Deutsche Schriftsteller im Porträt : 66-67, portr. Frankland, Claud Deane • portraits 1878 – 31 July 1927 Francke, Oscar Yorkshire caver US cave biologist References: • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 5 (18) 1929 : 311-314, portr. (obit.) References: • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 4 (14) 1921 : 252 • NSS News 76 (11) 2018 : 7, portr. Frankland, John Frank, Barbara Yorkshire cave rescue doctor 1900 – 15 September 1984 References: karst museum worker • J. Eyres & J. Frankland 1988. Race against time : back cover, portr. References: • Laichinger Höhlenfreund, 19 (2) 1984 : 54 (obit.) Fraser, Ross – 1961 Frank, Hans Werner Australian caver German cave explorer References: References: • J. Sydney Univ. Speleol. Soc. 6 (2) 1961 : 34-35 (obit.) • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 45, 2010 : 117-118 portr. Frassoni, Severino Frank, Helmut – 31 July 1971 02 May 1926 – 29 June 1987 Italian caver German caver & writer References: References: • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 24 (4) 1972 : 392, portr. (obit.) • Naše jame 28. 1986 : 87 (60th jub.) • Naše jame 29. 1987 : 68-70th (obit.) Frauenfeld, Georg • Die Höhle 39 (1) 1988 : 16-18 (obit.) • Mitt. Verb. d. H-u.K.forsch 33 (3) : 52-53, portr. (obit.) 1987 03 June 1807 – 08 October 1873 • Mitt. Verb. d. H-u.K.forsch 34 (1) : 1987 : 4-8, portr. bibliog. studied cave fauna • Karszt és Barlang 1987 (1-2) : 82-83 (obit.) References: • UIS Bull. (31) 1987 : 31-32 (obit.) • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 169-171, portr. • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 21(2) 1986 : 46-50 (60th jub.), portr. • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 22 (2) 1987 : 61 (obit., portrs.) Frayssignes, Charles Franke, Herbert Werner 16 April 1923 – 30 September 2005 14 May 1927 French caver Austrian caver & writer References: • Spelunca (101) 2006 : 64 (obit.), portr. 107 Frederick Augustus II of Saxony • Praprotnik, N., 2003. Argo, 46 (1) 15-22, portr. 18 May 1797 – 09 August 1854 Freytag, Gustav visited Vilenica & Škocjan in 1838 1881 – 1947 References: on 1919 Eisriesenwelt expedition • Encycl. Britan. 11th edn. 11 1910 : 61 • portrait References: • A.T. Gage. 1939. History of the Linnean Society of London : 133 • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 42, portr. • Adria Airways … Mag 1/1999 : 70 • Eisriesenwelt 1879-1979 : 7, portr. only • T. R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 175, portr. • Mattes : 167-169, portr. Freeman, G. Fred R. Friedenbrg, Michael fl. 1906-09 1949 – July 2002 founder of Derbyshire Pennine Club cave rescue organizer References: References: • Cave Bibliog 7 : 413 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News. 60 (10) 2002 : 293 (obit.), portr. • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell: portr : Friedrich, Caspard David Freising, Hans 05 September 1774 – 05 May 1840 18 January 1905 – 08 December 1977 painter German caver References: References: • Progressione (63) 2016 : 139-143, facsims • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.u-K.forsch 11 (1) 1965 : 1 (60th jub.) Friesen, Robert Viktor Frere, Sir Henry Bartle Edward 1874 – 03 February 1930 18 March 1815 (or 29 March) – 29 May 1884 German caver presented Proteus to Zool. Soc. London References: References: • Mitt. H.u.K.forschung 1930 (2) : 63 • Dict. Nat. Biogr. • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajc : 171 • BM Cat. Engr. Brit. Ports. 2. 1910 : 260 • Mattes : 169-170 • portr. • Cave bibliog. 7 : 370, 417 Frischlin, Nicodemus 22 September 1547 – 29 November 1590 Freud, Sigmund wrote a poem on the Cerknica lake 06 May 1856 – 23 September 1939 References: visited Divaška & Škocjanske jame in 1898 • Dict. Universel d’Hist. et Geogr. (M.N. Bouillet) 1869 : 709 References: • Gilhofer & Runschberg catalogue 2001/I : 52 • Chambers Biographical Dictionary. 1990 : 548-549 • Slovenski biografski leksikon 1 : 190-192 • Dictionary of Scientific Biography 5 1972 : 171-181 • J. Wallner, 1888. Nicodemus Frischlins… Laibacher 1532 • portrait file • portrait file • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 292, portr. • L. Thorndike. 1941. Hist. Magic. Exp. Sci. 6 : 190-192 • Shaw & Čuk, 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 371 • H. Röckelein & C. Bumiller. [1990] … Nikodemus Frischlin • Shaw & Čuk 2015. Slovene Karst in Past : 108-111, portr. Freyer, Henrik Fritsch, Thomas E. 07 July 1802 – 21 August 1866 03 March 1951 – December 1985 explored Slovene karst & caves USA caver References: • Acta Carsologica 1 1955 : 19 References: • Proteus 28 (9/10) 1966 : 233-236, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 44 (2) 1986 : 39 (obit.) • portrait • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1043-1044 • Kranjc A., 2001. Slovenský Kras 39 : 98-101 108 Frivaldsky, János Fuhlrott, Johann Carl 17 June 1822 – 29 March 1895 1803 – 1877 first Hungarian cave biologist explored Dachenhöhle References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 126, portr. • Karst und Höhle 1991/92 [1995] : 21, portr. • Slov. Caves Admin. Cave Biota of Slovakia. 2014 : 31, portr. • Mitt. Verb.dt. H-u.Karstforsch 64 (1) 2018 : 4-5 • Mattes : 170-172, portr. • Cave Bibliog 7 : 183 Frivaldszky, Imrich Fuhrich, Leopoldine (née 06 February 1799 – 19 October 1870 Schreiner; “Poldi”) cave biologist 30 July 1898 – 23 May 1926 References: Austrian cave explorer • Slov. Caves Admin. 2014. Cave Biota of Slovakia : 29-31m portr. References: • Mitt. H. u. K.forschung 1926 (3) : 65-70 Fröhlich, Egon • E.A. Baker. 1932. Caving : 184-195 1932 – 1980 • Eisriesenwelt 1879-1979 : 6, 8, portrs. only Austrian cave explorer • portraits • E. Angermayer [1926] Poldi Führich † References: • F. Oedl. letter c.13.12.2003 • Mattes : 172-173, portr. • G. Prantl : Frauen-Rundschau, Sept. 1953 • P. Fuhrich : [Fahrtenbericht] 1924 Frojimovics, Peter • W. Günther & F. Oedl : 75 Jahre Schauhöhle Eisriesenwelt : 26, 28, 41, 61, portr. 1941 – 12 February 2004 • Tagespost, Graz 25, 26 May 1926 Hungarian caver • T.R. Shaw. Cave & Karst Sci 33 (3) 2007 : 119-130 portr. • C. Pfarr. Letter 29 May 2008 References: • Earth Sciences History 32 (1) 2013 : 132-149 • Karszt és Barlang 2004-2005 [2008] : 105 (obit.), portr. • Die Höhle 59 2008 : 125-140, 2 portraits • Cave Cuttings 1909-1942 : 40 Frost, Francis William (“Frank”) • Die Höhle 65 2014 : 116 1906? – 21 April 1981 • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 385-395 leader of Wessex Cave Club • Mitt. dt. H. u.Karstforsch 63 (3) 2017 : 88 (portr. only) • Shaw, T., 2018. Škocjan … 1920-40 : 65-78, portrs. References: • Frauen-Rundschau, Sept. 1933 • Brit. Caver 81 1981 : 65 • Tagespost Graz 25 May 1926 • Wessex Cave Club Circ. (23) 1950 : 4 • Mattes : 177-179, portr. • Descent (49) 1981 : 18-19 (obit.) • Univ. Bristol Speleol. Soc. N/L (16) 1981 : [5] (obit.) Furin, Štefan • Wessex Cave Club J. 16 (188) 1981 : 175-176 (obit.) • Wessex Cave Club J. 27 (291) 2004 : 184 portr. 18 August 1935 – 2001 Slovak caver Fruwirth, Carl References: 31 August 1862 – 21 July 1930 • Spravodaj 1/2002 : 79, portr. (obit.) Austrian cave explorer Furlani, Ugo References: • Mattes : 173-175, portr. 1925 studied prehistoric caves Fugger, Eberhard (née Kuhn) References: 03 January 1842 – 21 August 1919 • Sopra e sotto il Carso (5) 1999 : 89-94, portr., bibliog. cave historian, studied ice caves Futák, Jan References: • Slovenský Kras 37 1999 : 115-130, portr. 1914? – 07 July 1980 • Mattes : 175-177, portr. Slovak cave botanist 109 References: • Slovenský Kras 20 1982 : 215-216 (obit.) Gaché, Raymond 1906 – 06 July 1968 Futrell, Andrea French cave explorer USA caver References: References: • Spelunca 9 (2), 1969 : 124-125, portr. (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 62 (2) 2004 : 60-61, portr. • Spelunca (10) 1983 : 28, portr. only • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 51 Futrell, Michael Gadal, Antonin USA caver – 1962 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 62 (2) 2004 : 60-61, portr. explored Ariège caves References: Gaal, István • C. Bernadac. 1975. Le Passe-Montagne : p.6 of plates, portr. : 21 10 November 1877 – 25 April 1956 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog Spéléologique : 112 Hungarian cave explorer Gaddy, Rebecca Lucinda References: 1961? – 04 February 1989 • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 171 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 81-82 USA caver References: Gaál, L’udovit • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 47 (6) 1989 : 132, portr., (obit.) 10 August 1953 Gadeau de Kerville, Henri Slovak caver 19 December 1858 – 26 July 1940 References: • Slovenský Kras 41 2003 : 229-231, portr. (50th jub.) French cave archaeologist • Aragonit (8) 2003 : 75, portr. References: • Slovenský Kras, 51 (1) 2013 : 67-69, portr. (60th jub.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 51 • Spravodaj 2013/4 : 73, 60th jub., portr. Gádoros, Miklós Gaál, Matej 26 November 1936 – 05 July 2008 23 June 1952 – 05 June 1995 studied Hungarian karst & caves Slovak caver References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 133 • Sinter (4) 1996 : 38, portr., (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 2008 [2010] : 77-78 (obit.), portr. • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 82, portr. Gabrić, Goran fl. 1955 Gaffarel, Jacques Croatian caver 1601 – 01 December 1681 References: described caves • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 43, portr. References: • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 59 portr. only • Bull. Com. Nat. Spéléol. 2 (1-2), 1952 : 43-46 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 126 Gabrovšek, Franci • J.M. Mattlet. 1989 : Bibliog. spéléol. : 112 20 October 1968 • L. Thorndike. Hist. Magic Exp. Sci. 7. 1958 : 304-308 • Sokol Books cat. 2016 researcher at ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute References: Gage, Edwin W. • F. Gabrovšek. 2000. Evolution of early karst aquifers : front flap, portr. – 28 October 1967 USA caver References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 26 (7) 1968 : 108 (obit.) 110 Gage, James L. References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 64 (10) 2006 : 27, portr. (obit.) 1908 – 11 July 1991 USA caver Galerne, André References: 01 October 1926 – 06 May 2008 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 49 (9) 1991 : 275, portr., (obit.) French caver Gainous, Arista Wilder References: • Spelunca 110, 2008 : 63 (obit)., portrs. 20 November 1914 – 25 November 2008 owner of a cave in Georgia state Gallasch, Harold Earnest References: 21 May 1943 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 67 (2) 2009 : 30 (obit.), portrs. caver in Australia & New Guinea Gairinger, Eugenio References: • Niugini Caver 3 (4) 1975 : 144 25 February 1844 – 18 November 1904 Italian hydrologist Gallice, Michel References: 1956 – 30 May 1992 • Alpi Giulie 9 (16) 1904 : 137-140, portr. French caver • T. Shaw. 2018. Škocjan … 1920-40 : 141 References: Gaisberger, Johann Jun. • Spelunca (46) 1992 : xii (obit.) 1931 – 2010 Gallino, Luigi Austrian cave explorer 19 July 1894 – 02 December 1969 References: surveyed in Postojnska jama • Mattes : 180, portr. References: Gaisberger, Johann Sen • Sopra e sotto il Carso (5) 1999 : 70-74, portr. (“Fischmeister”) Gallocher, Pierre 1902 – 1983 1923 – 10 May 1998 Austrian cave researcher French caver References: References: • Mattes : 186-181, portr. • Spelunca (74) 1999 : 60, portr. (obit.) Gajac, Jean Galton, Sir Francis 1916 – 1973 16 February 1822 – 17 January 1911 international cave explorer visited Postojnska jama 1840 References: References: • Spelunca 15 (1) 1975 : 26, portr., (obit.) • Chambers Biogr. Dict. 1990 : 563 • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 51-52, portr. • F. Galton. 1908. Memories of my life • Dict. Nat. Biogr. : 2644 Gál, Jan • K. Pearson. 1930. Life, letters and labours of F.G. 1936 – 1986 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 176-177, portr. Slovak caver • Who Was Who 1897-1916 1 : 265 • Dictionary Sci. Biog 5 : 265-267 References: • K. Pearson, 1930. Life & Letters of … Galton • Spravodaj 1986 (3-4) : 63 (obit.), portr. • Spravodaj 2006 (4) : 60 portr. Galzin, Robert Galbraith, Brian 08 September 1908 – 25 February 1989 10 October 1952 – 19 July 2006 French caver who worked with Balsan USA caver 111 References: • Spelunca (36), 1989 : xvii-xviii, portr., (obit.) Ganglbauer, Ludwig • Spelunca (37) 1990 : viii-ix, portr., (obit.) 01 October 1856 – 05 June 1912 collected cave fauna from many countries Gamble, Frances References: – 1997 • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 174-176 S. African speleologist • Mattes : 186-188, portr. References: • Endangered Wildlife (26) June 1997 : 16 Gannicott, Robert Alan 11 June 1947 – 03 August 2016 Gams, Helmut Mendip caver 25 September 1893 – 13 February 1976 References: cave botanist • Wessex CC Journal 34 (339) 2016 ;. 141-142 (obit.), portr. References: • Mattes : 181-184, portr. Gansauge, Herman von 1799 – 1871 Gams, Ivan wrote on Adelsberg & Cerknica 05 July 1923 – 10 March 2014 References: Slovene karstologist & speleologist • Nat. Union Cat. References: • Letopis SAZU 29, 1978 : 74-77, portr. Gantar, Janez • Acta Carsologica 24, 1995 : 36-38, 17, portr. 23 April 1933 – 1996 • Naše jame, 35 (2) 1993 : 5-8, portr. technician at ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 39-44, bibliog. References: • Acta Carsologica 32 (2) 2003 : 9-28, portrs. • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 44, bibliog. • portrait • portraits • Enciklopedija Slovenije 3 1989 : 179-180, portr. • J.M. Boon, 1977 : Down to a sunless sea : 71 • Acta Carsologica 44 (3) 2015 : 428-429 (obit.), portr. • Naše jame 47 2008 : 99, portr. only • Jamar 7 (1) 2015 : 10-11, portr. Gamsjäger, Peter Garašić, Mladen 1859 – 1936 Croatian karstologist Austrian cave explorer References: • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 35, portr. References: • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 38, portr. only • Mattes : 184-185, portr. Gardenghi, Giancarlo Gandžala, Ján – 1984? 26 January 1957 Italian caver Slovak caver References: References: • Sotto Terra 23 (68) 1984 : 29-30, portr., (obit.) • Spravodaj 2007/4 : 70 (50th jub.), portr. Gardiner, Dorothy Gangl, Johann (neé Novak) 1919 1906 – 13 June 1966 NZ caver Austrian caver References: References: • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 4 (71) 1969 : 328, portr. • K.H. Hochschorner. 1979. Gesch. Höhlenk. Vereins. Öst. : 96-97, portr. • Mattes : 185-186, portr. Gardner, Andrew B. 1960? – 25 November 2006 US caver 112 References: • J. Fikfak, 2010, Postojna : 303, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 65 (3) 2007 : 35 Gascoine, William Garev, Borislav 1939 – 2012 1962 – 1994 cave explorer & hydrologist Bulgarian caver References: References: • Cave & Karst Sci., 45 (2) : 54, portrs. • P. Beron et al., 2006 : Caves … in Bulgaria : 493 Gascoyne, Melvyn Gariboldi, Italo 05 September 1948 – 14 July 2018 30 April 1879 – 03 February 1970 English cave scientist cave surveyor References: References: • Cave & Karst Sci., 45 (3) 2018 : 99-100 (obit.), portrs. • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-40 : 28, 29, 106-112, portrs. Gaspar, Emilian Garnier, Jean Jacques 18 July 1932 – 1999 02 June 1932 – 19 March 1998 used radioactive tracers in hydrology French caver & diver References: References: • Theoret. & Appl. Karstology 11-12, 1998-99 : 177-178 (obit.) • Spelunca (71) : 53-54 (obit.), portr. Gasson, Iain Garrigou, Felix – 20 September 1970 17 September 1835 – 18 March 1920 English caver cave archaeologist References: References: • Descent (17) 1971 : 9 (obit.) • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. spéléol. : 114, bibliog. • P. Boulanger. 1970. Guide des cavernes… de France : 251 Gaucher, Bernard • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 52 – 05 August 1971 Garrison, Billy Alton French caver 09 February 1941 – 02 July 2009 References: • Spelunca 11 (4) 1971 : 9 (obit.) USA caver & artist References: Gaugg, Anton (“Pleis’n Toni”) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 67 (11) 2009 : 26 (obit.) 1920 – 2007 • J. Spelean Hist. 45 (1) (139) 2001 : 3-9 Austrian cave explorer Garrod, Dorothy Annie Elizabeth References: 05 May 1892 – 18 December 1968 • Mattes : 188-189, portr. English archaeologist Gaunersdorfer, Gustav References: 1861 – 1914 • Chambers Biogr. Dict. 1990 : 568 • Caves & Caving 1 (4) 1938 : [120], portr. only Austrian cave explorer References: Garzarolli, Elo • Mattes : 189-190, portr. 24 August 1905 – 07 December 1980 Gauntlett, George Edward Lockman director of Postojnska jama 1955-1965 04 December 1868 – 29 July 1956 References: • UIS Bull. (21) 1981 : 27 (obit.) explorer of Akiyoshi cave in 1907 • Naše jame (22) for 1980 (1981) : 162-163 (obit.) References: • Naše jame (30) 1988 suppl. : 45, bibliog. • Japanese biogr. archive 113 • photo of bust • cert. for election to R. Geogr. Soc. 1905 Gavet, Jules • J. Gunn, 2004 : Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 99 fl. 1899-1901 • R. Mansfield. Kiku Shimban (134) 2004 : 114 cave explorer in S. France • G.E.L. Gauntlett. Map of Akiyoshi Plateau [1907-09] References: • G.E.L. Gauntlett 1956. Edward Gauntlett & Yamaguchi • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 53 Gaupillat, Gabriel Nicolas Marie Gaza, Ernie 28 January 1862 – 20 June 1927 20 July 1938 – 16 August 2019 with Martel ; cave photographer US caver References: References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 52 • NSS News 77 (10) 2019 : 28-29 (obit.), portrs. • C.J. Howes. 1989. To photograph darkness : 135-150 • Causses et Cevennes 33 (3 & 4) 1927 : 334-335, portr., (obit.) Gazdov, Senko • D. André et al. 1988 … Bramabiau : 37, portr. only • E.A. Martel 1997. La plume et les gouffres : 319, portr. only 1952 • P. Boulanger, 1970 : Guides des Grottes … de France : 251 caver worldwide Gaupillat, Marcel References: • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 493 08 April 1860 – 08 March 1939 worked with Martel Gazzoletti, Antonio References: 20 March 1813 – 21 August 1866 • D. André et al. 1988 … Bramabiau : 35, 38-39, portr. visited Postojnska jama 1846 & wrote poem • E.A. Martel. 1997. La plume et les gouffres : 119, portr. only References: • P. Boulanger, 1970. Guide des Grottes … de France : 251 • Perko & Gradenigo. 1942 : 70 Gaurier, Ludovic • Dario de Tuoni. 1924. Il Piccolo della Sera, Trieste 12 Nov. 1924, p. 3 02 August 1875 – 16 September 1931 Gebauer, Herbert Daniel explorer of Pyrenees caves 13 March 1951 – 18 November 2018 References: world-wide cave explorer • Spelunca (11) 1931 : 111-113 References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 52-53 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch 57 (2) 2011 : 57 (60th jub) portr. • Bull. Pyrénéen (204) : 37-45; (205) : 85-94, 1932 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch 63 (3) 2017, 99 portr. Gause, Wilhelm • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 52 2017 : 46-47, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch 65 (3-4) 2019 : 78-81, portr. 27 March 1853 – 13 June 1916 painter Gelao, Giuseppe References: – 1984? • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 187 Bologna caver Gautier, Daniel References: • Sotto Terra 23 (68) 1984 : 28-29 portr. (obit.) 1956 – 2008 French cave explorer Gell, William References: 01 April 1777 – 04 February 1836 • Spelunca (115) 2009 : 63-64 (obit.), portr. travelled in Slovene karst 1801 Gavaruzzi, Armando References: • Dict. Nat. Biogr. 1890, 21 : 115-117 02 July 1923 – 08 October 1984 • Oxford Dict. Nat. Biogr. 2004, 21 : 733-735, portr. Italian caver • Nat. Portr. Gall, index to portraits References: • portraits • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers 1486-1900 : 94-95, portr. • Sotto Terra 24 (70) 1985 : 24-25, portr., (obit.) 114 Gemmell, Arthur References: • Spelunca 3 (3) 1963 : 63 (obit.) 1915 – 2001 Yorkshire potholer & author Germar, Ernst Friedrich References: 03 November 1786 – 08 July 1853 • Caves & Caving 92, 2002 : 6-7, (obit.) visited Slovene karst in 1811 Genders, Stuart References: • Bechstein. RLBM. 1854. Zweihundert deutsche Männer, portr. 19 April 1941 – 03 September 2016 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 108 portr. English caver • G. Nonveiller, 1999. Pioneers Research Insects Dalmatia : 16-17, 176-177, portr. References: • WCC. J. 34 (339) 2016 : 143-145 (obit.), portr. Geršl, Milan 1977 Gennevaux, Maurice Henri Czech speleologist 11 October 1880 – 30 October 1918 References: French cave explorer • Acta Speleologica 4, 2013, back cover portr. References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 53 Gesell, Sándor • Spelunca Mém (17) 1993:99-102, portr., bibliog. 08 May 1839 – 24 November 1919 Hungarian mining engineer Genniv, V. L. References: 1676 – 1750 • O. Kadić. 2010. Öméletrajz : 171 studied Kungur cave References: Gesner, Conrad • Dorofeev & Andreichuk. 1990. Kungurskaya … Peshchera : 274, portr. 26 March 1516 – 13 December 1565 described caves, speleothems & fossils Genov, Nikolay References: 1950 • F.D. Adams. 1954. Birth & devt. geol. sci. : 176-183, portr. caver & photographer • portrait (1564) References: • T.R. Shaw, 1992. History of Cave Science : 12, 176, 214, 224, 225 • P. Beron et al. 2006 : Caves … in Bulgaria : 493 Getaldić, Marin George V, King of Great Britain 02 October 1568 – 08 April 1616 03 June 1865 – 20 January 1936 Dubrovnik scientist who used cave for experiments. visited Postojnska jama in 1887 on light References: References: • Chambers Biogr. Dict. 1990 : 578 • Speleolog 48/49 2000-01 [2003] : 67-71 • Dict. Nat. Biogr. : 2649-2651 • Illus. Lond. News. 23 Jan. 1892 : 112, portr. only Géza, Marton Navratil 1934 – 2014 George, Fritz Hungarian cave explorer 1851 – 1940 References: Discoverer of Hermannshöhle, Rubeland • Karszt és Barlang 2012-2014 : 192 (obit.), portr. References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. Höhlen- u Karstforsch 44 (4) 1998 : 131, portr. only Gèze, Bernard 24 March 1913 – 08 December 1996 Georges, André French karstologist – 1963 References: French caver • Spelunca (10) 1983 : 30, portr. only • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 116 115 • Spelunca (64) 1996 : 63, portr., (obit.) References: • Die Höhle 48 (1) 1997 : 25-27 (obit.) • NSS News 74 (5) 2016 : 11 (obit.), portr. • Naše jame 38 1996 : 205-206 (obit.) • Spelunca (65) 1997 : 21-44, portrs. Gignoux, Marie François Regis • portrait file 1814 – 1882 • D.J. Lowe. 2002. Geoscientists : 5 • J. Gunn, 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 382 painted Mammoth Cave, Ky, in 1843 • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 199, 416-420 portrs. References: • Karstologia (32) 1998 : 62 (obit.) • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 127-129 Gherardi, Mauro Gigon, Raymond – 13 December 1979 1929 – 09 August 1981 Italian caver Swiss cave writer & bibliographer References: References: • Sotto Terra 20 (58). 1981 : 27-28, portr., (obit.) • Brit. Caver 82, 1981 : 64 (obit.) • Stalactite 1981 (2) & 1982 (1) : 3, portr., (obit.) Gherbaz, Mario • Stalactite 1982 (2) : 103-111, portrs., bibliog. 14 August 1943 – 29 February 2016 • Spelunca (6) 1982 : 38 portr. • UIS Bull. (21) 1981 : 26-27 (obit.) Italian caver & writer References: Gill, David Ian • Progressione (63) 2016 : 179-186 (obit.), portr., bibliog. caver in Derbyshire, etc. • Alpi Giulie (110/1) 2016 : 79-83 (obit.), portr. • Monde Sotterraneo 40 2016 :89-92 (obit), portr. References: • Br. Speleol. Assoc. Membership : 172-173 Gherlizza, Ennio Gimma, Giacinto 1929 – 2006 12 March 1668 – 19 September 1735 Trieste caver References: wrote on stalactites & mondmilch • Tuttocat 2007 : 1, 9-11, portrs. References: • Encyclopdaedia Italiano Gibbs, Charles H. • G.Gimma. 1730. Della storia nat. delle Gemma : title page USA caver; developed ropework ascenders Ginet, René References: 24 September 1927 – 07 January 2014 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News. 75 (3) 2017 : 23, portr. cave biologist Gibert, Janine References: 29 August 1945 – 14 April 2009 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. spéléol. : 117, bibliog. cave biologist Giogetti, Francesco (“Chacco”) References: 11 August 1937 – 14 April 2016 • Spelunca 115 2009: 62-63 (obit.), portr. geologist & geophysicist Gibson, Frank Seth References: 1958 – 30 November 1990 • Mondo Sotterraneo 40, 2016 : 93-94 (obit.), portr. USA caver Girard, Charles Frédéric References: 08 March 1822 – 29 March 1895 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News. 49 (5), 1991 : 148 (obit.) French biologist in USA Gibson, Joseph References: 24 September 1956 – 23 April 2015 • A. Romero. 2001. Envirommental biol. of fishes 62, 50-51 USA caver 116 Girardet, Karl Glauert, Ludwig 07 May 1813 – 24 April 1871 05 May 1879 – 01 February 1963 painter W. Australian naturalist & cave palaeontologist References: References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 187 • Helictite 4 (1) 1965 : 2 (obit.) • Bénézit, 5, 1976 : 37 Glavina, Maurizio Giraud, Jacques 09 June 1915 – 06 July 2015 1955? – 14 August 1985 Trieste cave explorer French caver References: References: • Progressione 62, 2015 : 139-146 (obit.), portrs. • Spelunca (20) 1985 : xvi (obit.) Głazek, Jerzy Girometta, Umberto 10 July 1936 – 03 July 2009 16 June 1883 – 27 April 1939 Polish karstologist Croatian caver References: References: • Slovenský Kras 44 2006 : 187-189 (70th jub.), portr. • T. Radi & N. Šaljić. Speleolog. 30/31, 1985 : 36-38, portr., bibliog. • Slovenský Kras 47 (1) 2009 : 161-162 (obit.), portr. • V. Božić. 1999. Speleološki turizam u Hrvatskoj : 16, 18, portr. • Aragonit 14 (2) 2009 : 157-158 (obit.), portr. • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 49-50, portr. • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 12, portr. only Glennie, Edward Aubrey • V. Božić. 2009. Vodić … u Hrvatskoj : 15, portr. 18 July 1889 – 15 February 1980 • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 33, portr. founder of Cave Research Group of Great Britain Giry, Joseph Abbé References: 29 September 1905 – 19 February 2002 • Who’s Who 1955 : 1128 • Cave Res. Gp. N/L (117) 1969 : 83-84 caver & prehistorian • Brit. Caver 77 1980 : 5-6 (obit.) References: • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (36) 1980 : 18-20 (obit.) • P. Boulanger, 1970 : Guide des Grottes … de France : 251-252 • Trans. Cave Res. Gp. G.B. 11 (2) 1969 : 73-137, passim, portr., (80th jub.), bibliog. • Univ. Bristol Spelaeo Soc. N/L (13) 1980 : 12 (obit.) Gjivoje, Marinka • Wessex Cave Club J. 16 (183), 1980 : 65-67 (obit.) 14 July 1919 – 31 May 1982 • portraits • D.M. Judson 2009, Eli Simpson and BSA’60 Croatian cave explorer References: Glenton, Kathryn • Speleolog. 30-31, 1982-83 : 72 (obit.), portr., bibliog. • Speleolog. 50, 2000 : 55-57, portrs. Mendip caver References: Gladnishki, Nikolay • Wessex Cave Club “Wessex Girls” 2004 : 9, portr. 1947 Globočnik von Surodolski, Anton worldwide caver 20 May 1825 – 02 March 1912 References: • P. Baron et al 2006 : Caves … in Bulgaria : 493 director of Postojnska jama References: Glasser, Jean • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 45. • Cave Bibliog. 6 : 257, 258 18 September 1918 – 19 July 1982 • portraits cave biologist • Castni občan certificate 6 March 1886 References: • photo of grave • Spelunca (9) 1983 : vii, portr., (obit.) • Slovenski biografski leksikon 1 (2) 1926 : 219-220 • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 54, portr. • Carniola 3 1912 : 150-154 • Kolenc, D. 2006. Good morning … Kirpan : 208-210 117 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 187, portr. References: • Mattes : 190-192, portr. • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 171 Glock, Elizabeth Goddard, Francis John – 01 February 2004 06 June 1918 – September 2003 USA caver Mendip caver in the 1940s References: References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 65 (6) 2007 : 29 • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spel. Soc. 23 (1) 2003 : 8, portr., (obit.) • letter 11 Aug. 2004 from Geol. Soc. Glory, André Abbé 14 May 1906 – 29 July 1966 Godwin-Austen, Robert caver, prehistorian & writer Alfred Cloyne References: 17 March 1808 – 25 November 1884 • Spelunca 6 (3) 1966 : 219 (obit.) Devon geologist • Spelunca (10) 1983 : 26, portr. only References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 54, portr. • Cave Bibliography 7 : 287 • A. Glory. 1949. A la découverte des hommes préhistoriques : 7-8 • J. Prestwich. 1899. Life and letters : 82 & portr. opp. • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 118, bibliog. • H.B. Woodward. 1907. Hist. Geol. Soc. London : 108 portr. • P. Boulanger, 1970. Guide des Grottes … de France : 252 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1104 Glover, Richard Redfern Goethe, Johann Wolfgang – 08 July 1994 28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832 Yorkshire caver studied geology References: References: • Descent (120) 1994 : 7 (obit.) • portrait file • Caves & Caving (66) 1994 : 9 (obit.) • Spravodaj 2004/1 : 106-107, portr. • Br. Speleol. Assoc. Membership : 174-175 • P.N.W. Jackson, 2007. 4 Centuries geol. travel : 63-72 • Grotten u Höhlen … Goetherzeit, 2002 : 44-46 Gmelin, Ivan Georg 08 August 1709 – 20 May 1755 Goforth, Robert Tuttle studied Kungur cave 1953 – 11 December 2016 References: USA caver • Dorofeev & Andreichuk. 1990. Kungurskaya … Peschera : 276, portr. References: • K.A. v. Zittel. 1901. Hist. Geol. Palaeont. : 119 • NSS News 75 (6) 2017 : 30-31 (obit.), portr. Goar, Michael Shriner Goggin, Keith 22 July 1959 – 24 April 2018 USA cave conservator US caver & surveyor References: References: • NSS News 74 (11) 2016 : 11, portr. • NSS News 76 (10) 2018 : 26-27 Göhring, Ludwig Gobanz, Aloiz 09 August 1910 – summer 1999 fl. 1882-1901 made anti-Nazi printing works in a cave collected cave beetles References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.- u Karstforsch 60 (1) 2014 : 4-7, portrs. • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 178-179 Goldenstein, Kurz Zum Thurn Und Göbel, Karl 20 January 1807 – 29 August 1878 1855 – 1932 Slovene painter Hungarian biologist 118 References: • M. Kambič, 1989. 150 Let fotografije ne Slovenskem : 153, 167 Gombač, Ivan • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves Pictured : 187, 188 1880 – 1941 • Shaw & Čuk, 2015. Slovene Karst in the past : 155 Matavun innkeeper • Bénézit 6 1976 : 340 References: • Enciklopedija Slovenije 6 1992 : 81 • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 36 Goldfuss, Georg August • tomstone photo • glass door of Matavun 8 18 April 1782 – 02 October 1848 studied cave bones Gombač, Janko References: 08 July 1917 – 01 November 2007 • R.J. Cleevely. 1983 : World Palaeont. Collns : 131 Matavun resident • Kaulich & Schaaf. 1980. Kleiner Führer … Muggendorf : 23 (portr. only) References: • B.V. Freyberg. 1932. Geol. Erforsch. Thuringens : 150 • portrait file • F. Heller. 1972. Die Zoolithenhöhle … : 51 • D. Kranjc. Letter 20 Dec. 2007 Goldman, David L. • U. Ivančič. 2019. Škocjanske jame 1945-2000 : 31 06 September 1949 – 20 October 2017 Gombač, Jože (“Pepi Borbot”) USA caver 10 February 1905 – 03 August 1986 References: Škocjanske jame cave guide • NSS News 76 (2) 2018 : 20 (obit.), portr. References: Goldoni, Carlo • U. Ivančič, 2019. Škocjanske jame 1945-2000 : 30 25 February 1707 – 06 February 1793 Gombač, Karlo spent 4 months in Vipava 23 January 1897 – 10 October 1981 References: Škocjanske jame cave guide • Chambers Biogr. Dict. 1990 : 602-603 References: Golescu, Constantin Dinicu • U. Ivančič, 2019. Škocjanske jame 1945-2008 : 30 07 February 1777 – October 1830 Gombač, Luka travelled in Slovenia 1848/9 – 1903 References: cave guide • National Union Catalogue (for dates) References: • letter dated 13 Oct. from I. Denes • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 27 Golob, Jože Gombač, Miha 09 January 1932 1836 – 24 December 1918 Slovene caver cave guide References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 46 • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 35 Gombač, Fani Gombač, Milka 1887 – 1959 1924 – 19 February 2012 Matavun postmistress Matavun resident References: References: • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 134 • D. Kranjc (2007) Kras (82) Aug. : 25 • tombstone photo • portrait file 119 Gömbòs, Gyula • Roy. Soc. Bullock’s Roll • Royal Soc., Sackler Archive Resource 25 December 1886 – 06 October 1936 • A. Gordon [1825?] Travels in Germany : 166-170 military officer References: Gori, Fabio • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 171 1833 – 1916? Italian cave archaeologist Gönczöl, Imréné References: 1947 – 2009 • Simp. Internat. Protostoria Speleol. 1991 : 193-196 References: • Karszt és Barlang 2009 : 115 (obit.), portr. Gorin, Standiford Rogers (“Tank”) 02 May 1922 – 31 January 2007 González, A. Carlus caver & cave manager 1959 – 25 August 2006 References: Spanish cave explorer • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 65 (10) 2007 : 31 (obit.), portr. References: • Koloska 4, 2006 : 85 (obit.), portr. Gorjanović-Kramberger, Dragutin 25 October 1856 – 24 October 1936 Good, Lester excavated Krapina bone cave 01 May 1945 – 14 July 2002 References: USA caver • Barlangvilág 8 (1-2) 1938 : 1-4, 34 (obit.), portr. References: • O. Kadić, 2010 Onéletrajz : 21, 171, portr. • Nat. Speleol. News 61 2003 : 50, portr., (obit.) • V. 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Russian karst researcher Trieste caver References: References: • Cave & Karst Sci. 31 (2) 2004 : 94-95, portrs. • Progressione (13) 1985 : 36 (obit.) • Cave Bibliography 7 : 537 Gortani, Michele Gordon, James Alexander 16 January 1883 – 24 January 1966 01 January 1793 – 18 April 1872 Italian karstologist probable visitor to Postojnska jama c. 1823 References: References: • Grotte d’Italia, ser. 4. 1 1967 : 147-152, portr., bibliog., (obit.) • F. Boase. Modern English Biogr. 1 1892. col.1180 • Spelunca 7 (2) 1967 : 185 (obit.) • W. Munk. Roll of Roy. Coll. Physicians 3 1878 : 232-3 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 126 • Dict. National Biog. • Mondo Sotterraneo Indice 1904-2003 : 82, portr. only 120 • Mondo Sotterraneo 40 2016 :31-84, portrs. Gough, Richard Cox Gosciejew, Ryan 14 March 1827 – 25 February 1902 – 27 June 2009 discoverer of Gough’s Cave at Cheddar USA caver References: References: • vol. “Caves of Mendip” : 388-399 • D.J. Irwin. 1988. unpublished biography • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 67 (9) 2009 : 30 (obit.), portr. • R.C. Gough. 1900. will Gospodarič, Rado • Colour photograph of painting & of Gough ‘stamp’ • Cave Bibliog 7 : 518 14 January 1933 – 12 February 1988 • portrait file geologist at ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute References: Gough, William • Naše jame 30, 1988 : 99-100 (obit.) 10 December 1871 • Acta Carsologica 17, 1988 : 5-10, portr., (obit.) son of Richard Cox Gough • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 46-50, bibliog. References: • UIS Bull. (32) 1988 : 13 (obit.) • birth certificate • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 23 (1) 1988 (obit.) Gossett, Jim Goulbourne, Allan 1947 26 September 1920 – 01 August 1993 USA caver caver in Yorkshire & New Guinea References: References: • Niugini Caver 6 (1) 1978 : 37-38 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 51 (11) 1993 : 304, portr., (obit.) Gossett, Marilyn Gowing, Geoffrey S. 1928 – 1984 1923 – 03 September 1991 USA caver Yorkshire potholer References: References: • Yorks. Rambers’ Club J. 11 (39) 1985 : 402, portr., (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 49 (11) 1991 : 324 (obit.) Gostinčar, Petra Goyet, Xavier 28 February 1950 – 30 March 1986 17 April 1984 geog. PhD, formerly at ZRC SAZU Karst Research French cave diver Institute References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 54-55, portr. Götz, Kaspar Grabau, Amadeus William 1899? – 14 February 1969 09 January 1870 – 20 March 1946 German caver early USA cave researcher References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 16 (1-2) 1970 : 21 (obit.) References: • J. Spelean Hist. 15 (3-4) 1981 : 37 Götzinger, Gustav Grabowski, Marian V. 02 July 1880 – 08 December 1969 07 August 1864 – 05 July 1930 photographer & geologist collected cave fauna References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 171 References: • Shaw & Čuk. Slovene Caves Pictured : 188 • G. Noveiller. 1999. Pioneers … insects Dalmatia: 179-180 • Mattes : 192-195, portr. 121 Gradenigo, Sergio References: • Journal of Spelean Hist. 53 (2) 2019 : 7-9, portr. 08 November 1886 – 25 January 1966 Trieste cave explorer Graham, Emmons References: NSS board member • Simp. Int. Protostoria Speleol. 1991 : 64-70 References: • Timeus, R. 1968. Alpi Giulie 63 1968 : 15-19 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 9 (6) 1951 : 1, portr. Gradmann, Robert Grainger, Bernard Montague 18 July 1865 – 16 September 1950 1905 – 1999 studied speleogenesis Yorkshire cave surveyor References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 11 (4) 1965 : 90-91 (obit.) • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 60 Grady, Fred Gramont, Georges USA cave scientist 07 January 1900 – 18 September 1986 References: French cave explorer • NSS News 74 (11) 2016:11, portr. References: Grady, Mark A. • Spelunca (26) 1987 : viii, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 55, portr. – 26 July 1978 USA caver Granados Rubio, D. José References: 25 February 1912 – 31 August 2003 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 36 (9) 1978 : 202 (obit.) Spanish speleologist Graf, Andrásné References: • Bol. Mus. Espeleologia (15), 2005 : 32-33 (obit.), portr. 03 October 1909 – 22 March 1992 studied Hungarian caves Grange, Orlando References: – 1954? • Karszt és Barlang 1993 [2001] : 87 (obit.) Swiss cave explorer • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 82, portr. References: Graf, Edmund • Stalactite 4 (3) 1954 : 1, portr., (obit.) 1838 – 1886 Granier, Claude Vice-Pres., ÖTC, Slovene editor July 1931 – February 2000 References: cave explorer & hydrologist • Mitt. Sect. f. Höhlenkunde Oesterreich. Touristen Club 5 (3) 1886 : 33 (obit.) • Mattes : 195-196, portr. References: • Spelunca 81 2001 : 58 (obit.) Graf, Wolfgang Grant, Alan P. 12 February 1938 – 27 May 2005 05 October 1985 – 30 August 2010 German cave explorer S. African caver References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch 54 (3) 2008 : 90-92 (obit.), portr., bibliog. References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch 55 (4) 2009 : 138-9 (obit.) • Bull. S.Afr. Spel. Assoc. 41 2015 : 72 (obit)., portr. Graffam, Albert Lombard Graves, Lee Jay 19 December 1868 – 16 June 1951 29 October 1959 – 24 November 2018 photographer of US caves US caver 122 References: References: • NSS News 77 (8) 2019 : 26, portr., (obit.) • Arch. Nat. Hist. 22 (1), 1995 : 61-71 • H.B. Woodward. 1907. Hist. Geol. Soc. London 12 & opp., portr. Gray, Alan • Linnean 19 (2) 2003 : 14-17, portr. Mendip caver Greenwood, Tom G. References: • M. Clarke, 2012. Earth colours., back flap, portr. 1885 – 1947 manager of White Scar Cave Gray, Thomas References: 1855? – October 1950 • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 60 Yorkshire potholer Grégoire, Jean Louis References: • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (26) 1952 : 328-329, portr., (obit.) – 07 March 2005 • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (24) 1947 : opp 116, portr. only French cave explorer References: Graziozi, Paolo • Spelunca (100) 2005 : 61 (obit.), portr. 02 November 1907 – 1988 Italian prehistorian Gregor, Jiří Šedivák References: 16 August 1952 – 05 March 2016 • Préhistorie Spéléologie Ariégeoises 9 & 10, 1954-55 : frontis, 75-80, portr. Czech cave explorer References: Grčar-Dali, Dušan • Speleo 68, 2016 : 59-60 (obit.), portrs. 1965 – 2009 Slovene cave explorer Gregory, Neville G. References: Mendip cave & mine explorer • Jamar 2 (1) 2009 : 7 (obit.), portr. References: • M. Clarke. 2012. Earth colours, : vii, vi, portr. Greeley, Ronald 25 August 1939 – 27 October 2011 Grégr, Edvard USA caver 04 March 1829 – 01 April 1907 References: visited Postojnska jama 1864 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News, 70 (1) 2012 : 28 (obit.) References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News, 70 (3) 2012 : 12, portr. • V. Cílek 1999. Czech travellers in Postojna (draft) : 2-3 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 58 (1) 2012 : 30-31 (obit.), portr. Gressel, Walther Green, Dale J. 1922 – 1984 08 June 1930 – 28 June 2017 Austrian cave explorer USA caver References: References: • Mattes : 196-198, portr. • NSS News 75 (8) 2017 : 22 (obit.) Gridelli, Edoardo Green, John Arthur 05 April 1895 – 15 March 1958 1870? – 17 August 1926 studied cave beetles Yorkshire potholer & climber References: References: • Atti Accad. Naz. Ital. Entom : 6, 1958 • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 5 (17) 1927 : 231-232, portr., (obit.) • Mem. Soc. Ent. Ital. Genova 38 1959 : 5-16 • G. Nonweiller 1999. Pioneers Res. Insects Dalmatia : 180-181 Greenough, George Bellas 18 January 1778 – 02 April 1855 English geologist 123 Griepenburg, Wiard References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 121 04 January 1900 – 11 October 1985 • Spelunca 114 2009 : 61 German caver References: Gripp, Karl • Mitt. Verb. d H- u Kforsch 31 (2) 1985 : 38, portr. (85th jub.) 21 April 1891 – 26 February 1985 • Mitt. Verb. d H- u Kforsch 31 (4) 1985 : 79 (obit.) studied gypsum caves Griesinger, Herbert References: • Mitt. Verb. d. H- u Kforsch 31 (4) 1985 : 79 (obit.) 08 November 1947 – 15 June 2005 • Mitt. Verb. d. H- u Kforsch 55 (3) 2009 : 91-93, portr., bibiliog. German cave explorer References: Griswold, Louise M. Roupe • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 51 (3) 2005 : 109-110 (obit.), portr. 1843 – November 1923 (fl. 1867-1904) visited Postojnska jama in 1867 Grimes, Kenneth George References: 19 October 1944 – 17 August 2016 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 247 Australian cave explorer • gravestone in USA References: • Caves Australia (202) 2016 : 6-7 (obit.), portr. Grobet, André Henri 14 March 1913 Grimm, Erich Swiss cave explorer 15 August 1947 – 1996 References: Austrian cave explorer • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 121, bibliog. References: • Mitt. Höhlenk. Steiermark 25 (1-4) 1996 : 1 (obit.), bibliog. Grohar, Ivan 15 June 1867 – 19 April 1911 Grimm, Samuel Hieronymus painter 18 January 1733 – 14 April 1794 References: painted watercolours of Wookey Hole, etc. • Slovenski biografski leksikon 1 (2) 1926 : 262-265 References: • Enciklopedija Slovenije 3 1989 : 389-392 • Dict. Nat. Biog. 8 697 • A. Smrekar, 1997. Ivan Grohar • F. Stelè 1960. Ivan Grohar Grindley, Eric Norton • M. Stelè-Možina, 1962. Ivan Grohar • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 188, portr. c. 1900 – 1977 • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene Karst in the past : 291-293, portr. early UBSS caver; later in S. Africa References: Grohmann, Gerhard • E.K. Tratman, letter dated 10 June 1977 – 02 December 1982 • Univ. Bristol Register of Graduates 1909-1959 (BSc. 1922) German caver • Bull. S. Afr. Spel. Assoc. 38 2005 : 107 References: Grindley, John Richard • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 29 (3-4) 1983 : 54 (obit.) 1935 – 2004 Grom, Srečko cave biologist : son of Eric 14 May 1887 – 14 November 1971 References: Slovene caver • Bull. S. Afr. Spel. Assoc. 38 2005 : 107-108 (obit.) • S.A. Craven. letter dated 3 July 2006 References: • Naše jame 13 for 1971 : 117-118, portr., (obit.) Griosel, Yves • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 50, bibliog. 28 May 1934 Grosart, Christine caver, writer & maker of cave ciné film Mendip caver 124 References: References: • Wessex Cave Club “Wessex Girls” 2004 : 8, portr. • V. Božic. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 29, portr. Grosart, Pauline Gruber, Gabriel Mendip caver 06 May 1740 – 26 March 1805 References: painter etc. • Wessex Cave Club “Wessex Girls” 2004 : 10, portr. References: • Slovenski biografski leksikon. Groschopf, Paul • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 188-189 22 March 1909 – 27 March 2000 • portrait file German cave geologist • Bénézit 5, 1976 : 241 References: Gruber, Hermann • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 30 (2) 1984 : 32-33, portr. (75th jub.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 45 (2) 1999 : 52 (90th jub.) 1885 – 1951 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 46 (3) 2000 : 158 (obit.) Austrian caver • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 24 (1) 1989 : 39 (80th jub.) References: • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 83 portr. Groseil, Georges • Eisriesenwelt 1879-1979 : 9, portr. only 1934 – 1996 • Mattes : 200-202, portr. French caver Gruber, Tobias References: • Spelunca (65) 1997 : 63, portr., (obit.) 12 September 1744 – 31 March 1806 wrote on Postojna & Cerknica caves in 1781 Gross, Achim References: 07 April 1933 – 03 December 2007 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 126 German cave geologist • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 177 • J.C. Poggendorf. Biogr. Lit. Handwörterbuch References: • Slovenski biografski leksikon 1 (2) 1926 : 268 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 54 (3) 2008 : 90 (obit.), portr. Grubert, Christian Gross, Horst German caver 1933? – 10 August 2006 References: German cave explorer • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 233, portr. References: • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 41, 2006 : 142 (obit.), portr. Grubhofer, Toni 08 February 1854 – 04 May 1935 Gross, Josef Karl painter 1907 – 1967 References: Austrian cave explorer • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 189 References: • Bénézit 5 1976 : 242 • Mattes : 198-200, portr. • The Studio 5 (25) 1895 : 8-9 Grozdanov, Alexander Gruden, Josip 1941 03 July 1900 – 1900 Bulgarian caver Croatian cave explorer References: References: • P. Beron et al. 2006 : Caves in Bulgaria : 493 • Speleolog 50, 2000 : 43-45, portrs. • Speleolog 1990-91 : 64 Gršetić, Stanko fl. 1933 Croatian caver 125 Grund, Alfred Johannes References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 125, bibliog. 03 August 1875 – 11 November 1914 studied speleogenesis Guidi, Giuseppe (“Pino”) References: 1938? • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 126 archivist of Commissione Grotte • T.R. Shaw. 1992. Hist. Cave. Sci. : 168 • W.E. Davies. 1964. Br. Caver 40 : 74 References: • J. Spelean Hist. 17 (4) 1983 : 48 • P. Guidi [n.d] Cinquant’ anni … infortunistica, back cover, portr. • Mattes : 202-203, portr. • Mondo Sotterraneo 43, 2019, 19, portr. Grüner, Ludwig Guiffrey, Roberto 24 February 1801 – 27 February 1887 1961/60 – 09 December 1990 drew Proteus Italian cave explorer References: References: • Cave Bibliog. 6 : 527 • Speleologia (24) 1991 : 21, portr., (obit.) • Naše jame 22 for 1980, 1981 : 125, 128 • Saur. Allgemeines Kunstlerlexicon 6, 2008:201 Guild, Curtis 13 January 1827 – 12 March 1911 Gučetić, Nikola Vitov visited Adelsberg 1867 1549 – 1610 References: described a Croatian cave • Dict. Am. 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News 63 (7) 2005 : 6-8, portr. 1901 – 17 April 1981 cave explorer & writer Gulička, Ján References: 08 April 1925 – 11 December 2009 • Spelunca (9) 1983 : vii, portr., (obit.) Slovak cave biologist • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 55 References: • Slovenský Kras 23, 1985 : 365-367, portr., (60th jub.) Guerin, Xavier Joseph Benezit • Slovenský Kras 47 (2) 2009 : 334-336 (obit.), portr. 21 August 1775 – 18 April 1850 • Slov. Caves Admin. Cave Biota of Slovakia, 2014 : 31, portr. studied Fontaine de Vaucluse 126 Gulyás, József References: • H. Gussmann. Jahrte Ver. f. väterl. Naturk. 1885 – 1954 Württemberg 114. 1959 : 31, portr. only References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 45 (3) 1999 : 142, portr. • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 171 • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 24 (1) 1989 : 36-37, portr. Gunn, John Gustinčič, Jože British cave scientist & editor 14 December 1933 – 2006 References: Slovene caver • NSS News 64 (11) 2006 : 8 References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 51, bibliog. Gurk, Eduard • Naše jame 47, 2008 : 228-229 (obit.), portr. 17 November 1801 – 31 March 1841 Gutch, John Wheeley Gough painter 1809 – 30 April 1862 References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 189 Welsh photographer • Bénézit : 5 1976 : 313 References: • Cave Sci. 15 (3) 1988 : 150-151, portr. Gurley, Jacob 1923 – 04 May 1996 Guymer, Louis USA show cave developer fl. 1889-1909 References: caretaker of Bungonia Caves • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 54 (7) 1996 : 195, portr. References: • Sydney Speleol. Soc. 1972. Bungonia Caves : 11, 15, portr. Gurnee, Jeanne Marie • Helictite 24 (1 & 2) 1986 : 25-30, portr. 1926 – 15 June 2018 Guyot, Jean Claude influential USA caver 1943 – 2015 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 56 (9) 1998 : 273, portr. French cave explorer • portrait file References: • NSS News 70 (6) 2012 : 25 portr. • Spelunca (140) 2015 : 64 (obit.), portr. • NSS News 76 (8) 2018 : 31 (obit.), portr. Gvodetsky, Nikolai Andereevich Gurnee, Russell Hampton Russian karst researcher 1922 – 1995 References: a distinguished USA caver • portrait file References: • Cave & Karst Sci. 31 (2) 2004 : 95 portr. only • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News. 53 (4) 1995 : 110, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News. 53 (5) 1995 : 126-131, portrs., (obit.) Gwinner, Manfred P. • portrait file 24 June 1926 – 26 August 1991 Gussmann, Helmuth German geologist References: 20 October 1886 – 08 February 1963 • Laichinger Höhlenfreund. 26 (2) 1991 : 114 German caver References: Gyaurov, Vesselin • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 9 (2) 1963:33 (obit.) 1945 Gussmann, Karl Bulgarian caver References: 1853 – 1928 • P. Beron et al. 2006 : Caves … in Bulgaria : 493 German cave scientist 127 Gyenge, Lajos • Die Höhle 40 (1) 1989 : 20-21, portr., (80th jub.) • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 51-56 bibliog. 1914 – 1981 • photograph (1993) studied Hungarian Karst • Die Höhle 50 (1) 1999 : 52 (90th jub.) References: • portrait file • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993:145 • Die Höhle 50 (4) 1999 : 207 (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 1981 (1-2) : 68 (obit.) • Naše jame 41, 1999 : 149-157, portrs., (obit.) • Mitt. Verb.d. H- u Kforsch. 46 (1-2) 2000 : 136-137, portr. Győrffy, István • UIS Bull 45 (1/2) 1999 : 17-18 (obit.) • Speleolog 46/47 for 1998-99 2000 : 95-96, portr. 1890 – 1970 • Naš Krš (32) 1999 : 101-109, portr., bibliog. References: • Internat. J. Speleol. 288 1999 : 191-192 (obit.) • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 171 • Naše jame (44) 2002 : 217 • Progressione 41, 1999 : 72, portr., (obit.) György, Péter • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 148 (obit.), portr. • Naše jame (28) 1986 : 88-89 portr. 1938 – 2008 • Enciklopedija Slovenije 3, 1989 : 411-412, portr. studied Hungarian caves • membership card (1952) References: • Kras (12) 1996 : 5-8 portrs. • Karszt és Barlang 2008 [2010] : 79-80 (obit.), portr. • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 341, portr. only • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 34 (1) 1999 : 44 Haarr, Allen P. • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 34 (2) 1999 : 97 (obit.), portrs. • Kras 12, 1996 : 4-8, portrs. 1934 – 01 December 1986 • Mattes : 204-206, portr. USA caver References: Habič, Peter • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 45 (2) 1987 : 43 (obit.) 29 September 1934 – 24 December 1998 Haase, Hugo director ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute & Postojna cave 18 February 1902 – 10 August 1966 References: studied caves & karst • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. 56-59, bibliog. References: • photograph (1993) • Mitt. Verb. H- u. K.forsch 12 (4) 1966 : 81-82, portr., (obit.) • J. Janež. 1997. Vodno bogastvo Visokega Krasa : 166-167 • Acta Carsologica 27/2 1998 : 9-12, portr., (obit.) Haast, Sir John Francis Julius von • Die Höhle 50 (1) 1999 : 53-54 (obit.) 01 May 1822 – 16 August 1887 • UIS. Bull. 44 (1/2) 1998[1999] : 19-20 (obit.) • Naše jame (40) for 1998 [1999] : 186-189, portr., (obit.) excavated a New Zealand bone cave • Speleolog 46/47 for 1998/99 2000 : 96, portr. References: • Kras i Speleologia 10 (xix) 2000 : 157-158 • W.A.S. Sargent. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1169 • Š. Habić. Vhrniški Razgledi 3 2000 : 119-144, bibliog. • A. Kranjc. Vhrniški Razgledi 3 2000 : 109-117, (obit.) Habart, Hubert • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 34 (1) 1999 : 43 (obit.) 1898 – 1981 • Enciklopedija Slovenije 3 1989 : 412 • portrait file French cave biologist • Kras (31) 1999 : 24-25 (obit.), portr. References: • Kras i Speleolgia 10, 2000 : 157-158 • Spelunca (6) 1982 : 38, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 55-56, portr. Hackenberg, Michael 1948 – 2005 Habe, France Austrian cave explorer 11 January 1909 – 12 October 1999 References: Slovene caver & writer, ZRC SAZU Karst Research • Mattes : 206-207, portr. Institute References: • Naše jame 30 1988 : 96-98, portr., (80th jub.) 128 Hacker von Hart, Aquilin References: • Naše jame 6 for 1964 : 3-4 (80th jub.), portr. 1701 – 1764 • Naše jame 14 for 1972 : 43-44, portr., (obit.) Austrian naturalist & historian • Letopis SAZU 23, 1972 : 117-120, portr., (obit.) References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 60-61, bibliog. • Mattes : 209-210 • Proteus 27 (3) 1964 : 89 (80th jub.), portr. Hacker, Leopold Haeckel, Ernst Heinrich Philipp 13 April 1843 – 11 March 1926 16 February 1834 – 09 August 1919 Austrian cave explorer zoologist References: References: • Mattes : 207-209, portr. • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 171 Hacquet de la Motte, Georges Haemsel, Joachim Jacques Balthazar 05 June 1938 – 06 April 2014 1739/40? – 10 January 1815 studied cave bats studied Cerkniško jezero References: • Mitt. Verb. d. H-u Karstforsch 62 (1) 2016 : 20-21 (obit.), portr. References: • Slovenski Biog. Leksikon 1 (2) 1926 : 284-287 Hafner, Janko • S. Sitar. Sto Slovenskih Znanstvenikov. 1987 : 126-127 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 126 19 March 1907 – 09 December 1972 • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World palaeont. collns 140 Slovene caver & photographer • L.V. Prikryl. 1985. Dej. speleol. Slovensku : 152, portr. References: • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & Hist. Geol. 2 : 1171 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 61-62, bibliog. • K.A. v. Zittel. 1901. History of Geology : 89 • Österreichisches biogr. lexicon 1815-1950 2 1959 : 132-133 Hafner, Matej • Slovenskij Kras 37 1999 : 53-60, portr. • A. Kranjc. 2003. Kras (56) : 16-17, portr. 25 August 1865 – 31 July 1946 • A. Kranjc. 2003. Hacquetia 2 (2) : 129-138 president of Drustvo za raziskovanje jam • Acta Carsologica 32 (2) 2003 : 319-320 portr. References: • Naše jame 45, 2003 : 56-62 • Naše jame 30 1988 (suppl.) : 62 • Proteus 50 (9-10) 1988 : 364-365 • Slovenski Etnološki Leksikon (2004) : 162, portr. Hagel, Jürgen • portr. file • Shaw & Čuk. 2015, Slovene Karst in Past : 130 portr. 28 September 1925 – March 2006 cave explorer Haddon, Alfred Cort References: 24 May 1855 – 20 April 1940 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u Karstforsch 54 (3) 2008 : 92-93, portr., bibliog. zoologist & anthropologist Hagen, Barbara References: • R.L. Praeger. 1949. Some Irish Naturalists : 91-92, 26-27, pl. IV – 25 August 1970 NSS accountant Hadik, Janos References: 23 November 1863 – 10 December 1933 • Nat. Speleol.Soc. News 28 (11) 1970 : 168 (obit.) Hungarian politician & caver Haguelon, Jean Claude References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 171 26 August 1948 – 01 November 1977 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 83 French caver & photographer References: Hadži, Jovan • Spelunca 19 (1) 1979 : 16, portr., (obit.) 22 November 1884 – 11 December 1972 • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 56, portr., bibliog. cave biologist 129 Hahn, Joachim Hake, Adolf Friedrich Konrad von 12 August 1942 – 27 April 1997 08 December 1778 – 20 December 1862 German cave explorer surveyed Kluterthöhle References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u Karstforscher 44 (2) 1998 : 64-65, portr., (obit.) • L. Koch & S. Voigt. 2000. Der Antiberg (71) : 18, portr. • Laichinger Höhlenfreund : 32 (1) : 1997 56-57 (obit.) Halasi, Gabor Haidinger, Wilhelm Karl 21 August 1953 – November 1984 05 February 1795 – 19 March 1871 Romanian cave diver 19th c. cave scientist References: References: • Brit. Caver 98 1986 : 32, portr., (obit.) • Slovenský Kras 37. 1999 : 167-176, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1984 (2) : 130-131, portr., (obit.) • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko. Šošüvské … : 167 Halász, Árpád Haig, Herbert de Haga 04 June 1921 – 12 December 1985 06 April 1881 – 18 May 1904 Hungarian caver studied lava caves of Mauritius References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1985 (1-2) : 77, portr., (obit.) • H. de H. Haig. 1898. Wide World Mag. 2 (9), 389, portr. only Halaš, Jaroslav Haile, Neville Seymour 12 November 1947 05 June 1928 – 20 June 2004 Slovak caver studied Borneo caves References: References: • Slovenský Kras 36 1998 : 201-202, portr. (50th jub.) • Cave Bibliog. 6 : 210 • Geoscientist 14 (10) 2004 (Oct.) Haliday, Alexander Henry 21 November 1806 – 1870 Hain, Johann Paterson collected cave fauna in Mitchelstown cave in 1857 1615 – 1675 References: early Hungarian cave explorer • S.A. Neave. 1933. Hist. Entom. Soc. London : 134 References: • R.L. Praeger. 1949. Some Irish Naturalists : 92-93, pl. VI • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 71-74 Hall, Edna Mary (“Molly”) Hains, Ben 1910 – April 1998 1858? Mendip caver cave photographer in USA References: References: • Descent (142) 1998 : 7 (obit.) • C.J. Howes. 1989. To photograph darkness : 120-123 • Proc. Univ. Bristol. Spelaeol. Soc. 21 (2) 1998 : 119-121, portr., (obit.) • J. Spel. Hist. 45 (1), 2011 : 28 Hall, Joseph Hainsworth, Reginald 1854 1903 – 1999 References: created Cave Resue Organization in UK • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell :-, portr. References: • Craven, S.A. 1984. Hist. cave expl. N. Pennines : 82, 84 Hall, Thomas Young • D.J. Judson. 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 60 25 October 1802 – 03 February 1870 visited Postojnska jama in 1854 References: • H.S. Torrens : letter dated 12 August 2004 130 • F. Boase. 1912 Modern English Biogr. 5 : 543-544 • Monthly Chronicle of N. Country Lore & Legend 5 (55) Sept. 1891 : 396-398 Hamidović, Danijela • R. Welford, 1895 : Man of Mark ’twixt Tyne & Tweed, 2 : 421-426, portr. fl. 2000 • T.Y. Hall [1857] Treatises on Brit. & Foreign Mines, portr. only studied cave bats • portrait file References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 215-216, portr. • Božić, V. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 83, portr. Hallerstein, Ferdinand Augustin Hamilton, William John 27 August 1703 – 29 October 1774 05 July 1805 – 27 June 1867 recorded Chinese karst visited Slovene caves in 1835 References: References: • Južnić. S. 2003. Hellerstein Kitajski estronom …, 135p • Dict. Nat. Biog. 8 : 1118 Hallez, Jules • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1191 • Geol. Mag. 4 (39) 1867 : 383-384 – 1895 • Q.J. Geol. Soc. London. 24 1868 : xxix-xxxiii photographed Gr. de Han in 1870s • archives Geol. Soc. P. 53/19, portr. References: • ODNB 2004, 24 : 933 • portrait file • Schwilden of Bruxelles. Unpublished biog. note. • G.L.H. Davies. 2007. Whatever is under the Earth : 119 Halliday, Louise Baird Kinard • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 156, portr. 1931 – 02 January 2018 Hamilton-Smith, Elery wife of William Ross Halliday 28 December 1929 – 27 June 2015 References: Australian caver & historian • J. Spelean History 52 (1) 2018 : 36, portr. References: Halliday, William Ross • Australian Caver (154) 2001 : 10 • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the Cameras : 1, portr. 09 May 1926 USA caver & writer Hammel, Rudolf References: 11 April 1862 – 22 February 1937 • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 17 (12) 1959 : 171, portr. painter, photographer • Who’s Who in America 2004, 1 : 2019 References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 66 (10) 2008 : 19-20, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 189 Hamada, Seikichi Hammerly, Ralph F. of Akiyoshi Cave, Japan 05 March 1946 – 08 June 1984 References: USA caver • photo References: Hamann, Otto • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 42 (8) 1984 : 271 (obit.) 1857 – 03 May 1925 Hammer-Purgstall, Baron Josef von cave biologist 09 June 1774 – 24 November 1856 References: visited Adelsberg & Vilenica in 1798 • Mitt. H.u Karstforschung 1925 (3) : 69 (obit.) • Mattes : 210-212, portr. References: • Biographie Universelle 34 : 552-557 Hamet, Alois • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 328, 351 • Austrian stamp 1981 (S.G. 1917) (Michler 1689) (portr. only) Czech cave biologist • portrait file References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 89, portr. • Acta Speleologica 6 2015 : back cover, portr. 131 Hammerschmidt, Elmar Hansbauer, Günter 1950 – 27 June 2016 1956 cave explorer German cave biologist References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u Karstforsch. 63 (1) 2017 : 33-37 (obit.), portr. • Karst und höhle 2004/05 : 233, portr. Hámoš, Jan Hanschke, Fred 18 July 1947 1926 – 01 December 1963 Slovak caver Swiss cave diver References: References: • Spravodaj 2007/2 : 70 (60th jub.), portr. • Stalactite 1963 (4) : 27 (obit.) Hampton, Alexia Stanley Hansotte, Raymond 1963? – 03 November 1997 10 May 1900 – 09 June 1968 USA caver French caver References: References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 56 (3) 1998 : 87, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 56 Handl, Leo Happel, Eberhard Werner 25 April 1887 – 13 May 1966 12 August 1647 – 15 May 1690 Austrian caver historian References: References: • Die Höhle 48 (3) 1997 : 72-77, bibliog. • M. Bircher. 1979. Deutsche Schriftsteller im Portrait : 82-83, portr. • Mattes : 212-215, portr. • engraved portrait • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 501-502 Handler, Maureen US caver Harding, Grayson Everet References: 24 September 1937 – 16 October 2001 • NSS Bull. 77 (8) 2019 : 28-29, portr. USA caver References: Handley, Robert Hall • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 60 (2) 2002 : 57, portr. 21 April 1928 – 15 January 2011 USA caver Hardman, Edward Townley References: 06 April 1845 – 30 April 1887 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 69 (4) 2011 : 28-29 (obit.), portr. studied caves in W. Australia References: Hanke, Anton Thomas • E.J. Cleevely. 1983. World Palaeont. Collms : 143 21 December 1840 – 03 December 1891 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1197 explored Kačna jama & Škocjanske jame Hargrave, Eugene References: • Naše jame 34 1992 : 177-179, portr. USA caver • Rass. Fed. Speleol. Triestino 1991 : 5-6, portr.; & inside front cover References: • Rass. Spel. Ital. 24 (1) 1972 : 93-94 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 70 (9) 2012 : 26-29, portr. • Mitt. Deutschen u Öesterreichischen Alpenvereins (23) 1891 : 305 • P.A. Pazze 1893 : Chronik Section Küstenland : 364, opp, 353, portr. Hargreaves, Charles • Kras (43) 2001 : 10-13 07 September 1917 – 04 February 2005 • Alpi Giulie 66. 1971 : 71-77, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 360, 363 used a cave with Jugoslav resistance • Shaw, T., 2018 : Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 141 References: • Mattes : 216-217, portr. • Weekly Telegraph (730) 20-26 July 2005, p. 27 132 Harington, Henry References: • J. Spelean Hist. 17 (1-2) 1983 : 19-20 September 1727 – 15 January 1816 • Chambers Biogr. Dictionary, 1990 : 673 wrote ‘the Witch of Wookey’ References: Harrisson, Thomas Harnett • DNB (1890) 24 : 384-385 (Tom on birth certificate) 26 September 1911 – 16 January 1976 Harle, Edouard studied Borneo caves 13 May 1850 – 28 July 1922 References: French geologist • W. Pengelly Cave Stuides Trust N/L (28) 1977 : 25 (obit.) References: • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (29) 1977 : 13 (corrn.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 57 • The Guardian [newspaper] 21 Jan. 1976 : 4 (obit.) • Sarawak Mus. J. 23 (44) 1975 : 311-313 (obit.) Harrington, Mark • J.M. Heimann. 1999. The most offending soul alive., portrs., (bibliog.) • The Times 7 Aug. 2018 : 46 – 30 June 1971 USA anthropologist Hart, Ludovico Wolfgang References: January 1836 – 14 January 1919 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 29 (10) 1971 : 120 (obit.) Australian cave photographer Harris, Alexis References: • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the Cameras : 5, 38 portr. 1957 – 13 May 1999 USA caver Hart, Nicholas Joseph References: 1940 – 2013 • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 57 (10) 1999 : 311, portr., (obit.) Mendip caver Harris, Charles Wyndham References: • WCC Journal (311), 2014 : 180 1909 – 04 August 1978 Mendip caver Hartwig, Georg Ludwig References: 11 August 1813 – 10 March 1880 • Cave Diving Gp. N/L (49) 1978 : 1 (obit.) wrote The Underground World of 1871, etc. • Unpublished photo with J. Mendip Expl. Soc. 1 1936-37, portr. • Wessex Cave Club J. 15 (174) 1978 : 75 (obit.) References: • Cave Bibliog 7 : 260-261 • T.R. Shaw. 2010. Aspsects of the History of Slovene Karst … : 51-53 • portrait Harvey, J. H. Harris, Keith 1855 – 1938 USA caver Australian cave photographer References: References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News, 60 (11) 2002 : 329-231, portr. • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the Cameras : 12, 38, portr. • C. Howes. 1989 : To Photograph Darkness : 92 Harrison, Henry 1888 – 16 December 1938 Harvey, Peter Ian Warren guide at Ingleborough cave 1921 – 29 October 2009 References: Welsh cave explorer • Caves & Karst Science 31 (1) 2004 : 29, portr. References: • Speleology 15 2010 : 31-32, portrs. Harrison, William Henry 09 February 1773 – 04 April 1841 Háry, Gyula cave explorer & President of USA 20 September 1864 – 03 June 1946 Hungarian painter 133 References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1990 (1) : 83 • Craven Pothole Club Record (75) 2004 S.A. Craven : 38 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 111 • K. Székely. 1989. Caves in Fine Arts Exhib. Hauber, Eberhard David 1694 – 1765 Hasch, Carl described Czech caves to 1724 03 November 1834 – 04 January 1897 References: Painter • Speleo 74, 2018 : 59 References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 189 Hauer, Franz von • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene Karst in the past : 283, 290-291 30 January 1822 – 20 March 1899 Hase, Wolfgang museum director, studied caves 20 August 1935 References: • Mattes : 219-222, portr. cave explorer References: Hauer, Peter Marshall • Mitt. Verb. d. H- u Karstforsch. 62 (2) 2016 : 63 (80th jub.), portr. 11 November 1945 – 09 June. 1975 Hasenhüttl, Gottfried USA cave historian 1928 – 1994 References: • J. Spelean Hist. 9 (1) 1976 : 4 (obit.) cave biologist & speleotherapist • J. Spelean Hist. 16 (2 & 3) 1982 : 4-6 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 34 (9) 1976 : 156 (obit.) • Mitt. Höhlenk. Steiermark 23 (1-4) 1994 : 2-3 (obit.), portr., bibliog. • N. Spel. Soc. 1991. Caving in America : 243, portr. only • [Grotto pubn. SD 76] [1976] : 399-400 [Speleo Hassinger, Hugo Digest] (from “York Grotto N/L 13(6)97”) 08 November 1877 – 13 March 1952 • J. Spel. Hist. 54 (2) 2018 : 3-33, portrs. Austrian cave explorer Hauffen, Heinrich References: 30 June 1836 – 28 June 1866 • Mattes : 217-219, portr. References: Hastie, Linda • Slov. Biog. Leksikon. 1948 – 10 April 1993 Haun, August C. USA caver 10 August 1815 – 1894 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 51 (7) 1993 : 196, portr., (obit.) German artist, perhaps at Postojna References: Hastings, Cuthbert • Haun. A.C. Papers on Haun 1861? – December 1943 Haury, Emil W. Yorkshire caver 02 May 1904 – 05 December 1992 References: • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (24) 1947 : 162-163 (obit.) cave archaeologist • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 4 (14) 1921 : 252 References: • S.A. Craven. 1984. Hist. cave expl. N. Pennines : 34, 49, 59, 95 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 10 (4) 1952 : 1, 6 portr. • Craven Pothole Club Record (75) 2004, S.A. Craven : 38 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 51 (1) 1993 : 22, portr., (obit.) • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 85, 235 • Mattes : 222-225, portr. Hastings, Geoffrey Hauser, Ernst Alfred – 1941 20 July 1896 – 10 February 1956 Yorkshire caver Austrian cave explorer 134 References: • Mitt. dt. H.u Karstforsch. 63 (3) 2016 : 86-93, portrs. Havránek, František • Mattes : 222-225, portr. 13 January 1887 – 18 December 1964 worked at Vašecká cave Hauser, Ludwig (“Wick”) References: 1948 – 2000 • Aragonit (9) 2004 : 60-62, portr. Austrian cave explorer References: Hawes, Reginald Smithson Julian • Mattes : 226, portr. 1911? – 22 July 1963 cave biologist Haüsler, Michael (“Mike”) References: 1963 – 1987 • Assoc. W. Pengelly Cave. Res. Centre N/L (2) 1964 : 1 (obit.) Austrian geologist & cave explorer • Nature, 202 (4932), 9 May 1964 : 542 (obit.) References: • portrait • Mattes : 226-228, portr. Hawkes, Christopher John Haüy, Rene Just 19 July 1930 – 13 March 2013 28 February 1743 – 01 June 1822 Mendip cave & archaeologist wrote on crystal form of calcite References: References: • Wessex Cave Club J., (327) 2013 : 11 • Descent (231) 2013 : 8 • Dict. Scientif. Biog. 1972. 6 : 178-183 • Wessex Cave Club J. 33 (328) : 12-15 portrs. Havard, Ward L. • Proc. UBSS 26 (1) 2013 : 7-8 (obit.), portr. • WCC J 33 (329) 2013 : 122-125 (obit.), portrs. 1899? – 06 August 1964 historian of Jenolan caves Hawksley, Oscar References: 30 June 1920 – 06 September 2017 • Helictite 4 (3), 1966 : 62 USA caver Havel, Hugo References: • NSS News. 76 (1) 2018 : 27-28 (obit.), portr. 08 June 1949 – 24 March 2015 Czech cave explorer & historian Haworth, Frederic References: 1875 – 27 January 1934 • Speleo 66, 2015 : 61-66 (obit.), portr. co-founder of Yorkshire Speleol. Assoc. 1906 • Speleo 67, 2015 : 50-52, 63-64 (obit.), portr., bibliog. References: Havliček, Jan Trentan • S.A. Craven. 1984. 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Hungarian caver References: Hegede, Tibor • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 133 1937 – 2007 • portrait Hungarian caver • Karszt és Barlang 1994 : 81-82 (60th jub.), portr. References: Heap, David • Karszt és Barlang (2007 [2009] : 126 (obit.), portr. 14 March 1941 – 23 February 1995 Hegewald, Erika (née Mali) caver in England & abroad 1941 – 2003 References: Austrian cave explorer • Descent (123) 1995 : 8, portr., (obit.) References: Heard, Michael • Mattes : 228, portr. 1970? – 11 August 1995 Hégráth, Gyula caver in Devon & abroad 1909 – 10 September 1994 References: Hungarian caver • Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (72) 1995 : 22, portr., (obit.) References: Hebelka, Jiři • Karszt és Barlang 1994 : 2, portr., (obit.) 21 May 1956 Hégráth, László Slovak cave explorer 1939 – 2008 References: Hungarian caver • Aragonit (11) 2006 : 103 References: Hecker, Miles • Karszt és Barlang 2008 [2010] : 80, (obit.), portr. 12 November 1950 – 07 October 2013 Heilmann, Anton Paul USA caver 30 May 1830 – 21 July 1912 References: il ustrated some DÖAN reports on Škocjan • NSS News 72 (1) 2014 : 30 (obit.), portr. References: Hedges, James • Saur. Allgemeines Kunsterlexikon … 4 : 645 • Bénézet. 1999. Dictionaire … des paintres … 6 : 860 10 May 1938 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 190 USA caver & editor References: Heily, Louis Gabriel • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 31 (11) 1973 : 190 (portr.) 1924 – 10 March 2013 French cave explorer & biologist Hedlund, G. Ellis References: 1935 – 11 December 1991 • Spelunca 134, 2014 : 64 (obit.), portr. USA caver References: Heinisch, Karl Adam • Nat. Speleol. Soc. 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Herenyi, Ladislav Herrero, Jean Michel 30 January 1923 – 11 May 1971 – 05 May 2001 Slovak caver French caver References: References: • Slovenský Kras 10, 1972 : 179-180, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (83) 2001 : 60, portr., (obit.) Hering, George Edwards Herrmann, Axel 1805 – 18 December 1879 02 May 1926 – 13 December 1994 drew caves in Hungary etc. German cave explorer References: References: • Dict. Nat. Biog. 26 1891 : 244 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u.Karstforscher 41 (2) 1995:29 • Dict. Nat. Biog. 9 : 695 • Bryan’s Dict. Painters 3 1904 : 36 Herton von Todtenfeld, • Dict. Victorian Painters (C. Wood) 1978 Johann Ferdinand • Cave Bibliog. 6 : 404-405, 532 • Royal Academy Exhibitors 4 1906 : 81-82 1648 – 1714 described Moravian karst Herman, Norman References: 22 August 1925 – 01 May 2004 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 126 USA caver • Speleo 74, 2018 : 55 References: Hertwig, Richard • Nat. Spel. Soc. 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Yorkshire potholer Hess, Ralph References: • Yorkshire Ramblers’ Club 11 (39) 1985 : 398-9 (obit.) USA caver References: Higgs, Arthur Hilton • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 64 (8) 2006 : 26-28 – 16 November 1926 Hewer, Thomas Frederick Radbourne Yorkshire potholer References: 12 April 1903 – 15 March 1994 • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 5 (18) 1929 : 311 (obit.), portr. Mendip caver in the 1920s References: Hill, Arthur H. • The Times 23 Mar. 1994 : 21 (obit.), portr. – 1972? • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 20 (1) 1994 : 79-80 (obit.) • R.J.G. Savage. The Linnean 11 (1) 34-36 of the S. Wales Caving Club References: Heywood, Robert • Brit. Caver 58 1972 : 4-6 30 June 1786 – 27 October 1868 visited Postojnska jama 27 Jul. 1845 & described it 140 Hill, Carol Ann Hiller, Hans 08 August 1940 1938? – 23 October 2013 USA caver, writer & bookseller German cave explorer References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. 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News 34 (5) 1976 : 76 (obit.) • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the Cameras : 23, 39 portr. 145 Holub, Emil Honeš, Martin 07 October 1847 – 21 February 1902 13 February 1976 – 09 April 2014 Slovak traveller to African caves Czech cave diver References: References: • S.A. Craven. Speleo, Praha (28) 1999 : 49-51 • Speleo 64 : 2014 : 86-87 (obit.), portr. • S.A. Craven. Quart. Bull. Nat. Lib. S.Afr. 55 (2) 2000 : 80-85, portr. Hönig, Siegfried Holzmann, Heinz 1924? – 17 February 2014 1945? German cave explorer Austrian cave explorer & historian References: References: • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 49, 2014 : 85-86 (obit.), portr. • H. Holymann et al. 1992. Höhlensichtskarten … : 276, portr. • Mattes : 256-258, portr. Hood, Mike Homann, Johann Baptist President Nat. Spel. Soc. 2001-2002 References: 20 March 1664 – 01 July 1724 • Nat. Speleol. News, 60 (8) 2002 : 240-241, portr. engraver of maps References: Hooper, John Henry Dehane • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. 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Cat. 1 (72) : 211 • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 176 Hösselbarth, Regina 22 January 1950 – 17 August 1986 Hovey, Horace Carter German cave diver 28 January 1833 – 27 July 1914 References: wrote on USA caves • Brit. Caver 79 1980 : 6, portr. only References: • Brit. Caver 100 1986 : 34, portr., (obit.) • J. Spelean Hist. 2 (4) 1969 : 67-68, portr. only • portrait file • J. Spelean Hist. 5 (1) 1972 : 7-10 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-Karstforsch 61 (2) 2015 (obit.), portrs. • J. Spelean Hist. 14 (1) 1980 : 10-12 • J. Spelean Hist. 29 (4) 1995 : 89-95 • W.R. Halliday in H.C. Hovey. 1970. Celebrated American Caverns : v-xxxviii • W.A.S. Sargeant. 1980. Geologists Hist. Geol. 2 : 1305 148 • Bull. Geol. Soc. Am. 26 1915 : 21-27, portr. References: • K. Lambrecht & Quenstedt. 1938. Fossilium cat I (72) : 211 • Caves & Caving (84) 1999 : 34 (obit.) • Mende. 1999. L’homme qui voyageait … : 363-365, portr. • D.M. Judson, 2009 : Eli Simpson & BSA : 60 • J. Gunn. 2004. 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Praha (12) 1993 : 1-2, portr. (50th jub.) • Speleo. Praha (17) 1994 : 1-2 portr. 149 Huba, Mikulaš Hudoklin, Andrej Slovak caver 11 October 1959 References: cave biologist • Slovenský Kras 20 1982 : 217-218 (obit.) References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. 66, bibliog. Hubbs, Carl Leavitt 18 October 1894 – 30 June 1979 Hudson, George Henry studied cave fishes 01 October 1855 – 19 March 1934 References: studied speleogenesis • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 38 (3) 1980 : 64 (obit.) References: • A. Romero. 2001. Environmental biol. of fishes 62 : 61-62, portr. • J. Spelean Hist. 15 (3-4) 1981 : 37 Huber, Fritz Hudson, Robert George Spencer 24 August 1903 – 15 March 1984 17 November 1895 – 29 December 1965 made German cave kataster Yorkshire caver References: References: • Mitt. Verb. d. H-u K.forsch 31 (2) 1985 36-38, portr., bibliog., (obit.) • S.A. Craven 2009. Craven Pothole Club Record (96) : 21 • Mitt. Verb. d. H-u K.forsch 20 (3) 1974 : 76-78, portr., bibliog. (70th jub.) • Mitt. Verb. d. 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References: • ALCADI ’98 Abstracts of papers : 29 • Mattes : 261-262, portr. • Sopra e Sotto il Carso (5) 1999 : 60-69, bibliog. • Slovenský kras 38 1999 : 251-262 Hudec-Lima, Svjetlan 29 November 1958 Hughes, Mark Croatian cave explorer – 30 November 2009 References: USA caver • Speleolog 65, 2017 : 88-91, portrs. References: • NSS News 68 (4) 2010 : 21 (obit.), portr. Hüdi, Hans 1871 – 1918 Hughes, Thomas M’kenny Austrian cave guide 17 December 1832 – 09 June 1917 References: studied Yorkshire karst • Mattes : 262-263 150 References: • P.F. Kendall & H.E. Wroot. 1924. Geology of Yorkshire, portr. Humplík, Miroslav • Cave & Karst Sci 31 (1) 2004 : 27, portr. 04 March 1952 manager of Zbrašov cave Hulstrunk, Odena (“Desnie”) References: 1919 – 09 January 2005 • Acta Speleologica 4. 2013 : 216, portr. USA caver References: Hunfalvy, János • Nat. Speleol. Soc. 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Iviani, Antonio • Národnie Noviny 12 (15) & (16) 1881 28 May 1880 – 18 March 1951 cave explorer & director of Škocjanske jame Irving, David References: treasurer of NSS • Shaw, T., 2018, Škocjan … 1920-40 : 48-49, 128-130, portr. 154 Ivy, Joel L. • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spel. Soc. 25 (1), 2010, 9-10 (obit.), portr. 1965 – 30 September 2000 Jacquin-Pentillon, Caroline U.S. caver 1960 References: cave explorer & painter • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 58 (12) 2000 : 353, portr., (obit.) References: Izák, L’udovit • Spelunca (50) 1993 : 34-37, portr. 09 October 1899 Jagnow, David H. Slovak caver studied U.S. bats References: References: • Slovenský Kras 3 1959-60 : 169 (60th jub.) • J. Cave & Karst Studies 60 (1) 1998 : 64, portr. Jackson, A. T. Jahódka, Pavol – 27 January 1974 05 March 1963 Texas caver & writer Slovak caver References: References: • J. Spelean Hist. 7 (1) 1974 : 12 (obit.) • Spravodaj 2013/2 : 61 (50th jub.) portr. Jackson, George Frederick Jakab, Gabriel 13 December 1906 – 23 August 1981 08 June 1988 – 07 August 2012 early U.S. caver Slovak caver References: References: • Brit. Caver 83 1981 : 72 (obit.) • Spravodaj 2013/1 : 79 (obit.), portr. • Damon. P. H. (ed). Caving in America 1991 : 28-29 portrs. only • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 7 (2) 1949 : 1, portr. Jakál, Jozef • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 39 (10) 1981 : 207, portr., (obit.) 28 November 1936 (or 27 November 1937) Jackson, John Wilfrid Slovak speleologist 15 June 1880 – 16 November 1978 References: President of B.S.A. & B.C.R.A • Slovenský Kras 25, 1987 : 227-229, portr. (50th jub.) • Spravodaj 1986 (3-4) : 59-60 (50th jub.), portr. References: • Spravodaj 27 (4) 1996 : 32 (60th jub.) • Cave Res. Gp. N/L (48) 1954 : 16-17 • Slovenský Kras 34 1996 : 183-185, portr. (60th jub.) • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (32), 1979 21 (obit.) • Slovenský Kras 44 2006 : 191-193 (70th jub.), portr. • Proc. Univ. Spelaeol. Soc. (Bristol) 15 (2), 1979 : 87 (obit.) • Spravodaj 2006/4 : 61 (70 jub.), portr. • Caves & Caving (3) 1979 : 7-8 (obit.) • Aragonit 2 1997 : 48 (60 jub.), portr. • M.J. Bishop. 1982. The Cave Hunters : 23-48, portrs., bibliog. • Aragonit 12 2007 : 124-125 (70th jub.), portr. • C.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell : - , portrs. • Slovenský Kras. 54 (2) 2016 : 193-195, portr. Jacob, Henry (the younger) Jakopin, Primož 1608 – 1652 30 June 1949 his 1632 poem on Wookey Hole suggests causes for Slovene cave explorer & writer stalactites References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 68, bibliog. • Dict. Nat. Biog. Jakugs, László Jacobi, Roger Michael 21 January 1926 – 01 December 2001 16 February 1947 – 09 December 2009 studied cave morphology cave archaeologist References: References: • Československý Kras 40 1989 : 156-157 (jub.) • Cave and Karst Sci. 36 (2) 2009 [2010] : 36 (obit.) 155 • L. Jakucs. 1977. Morphogenetics of Karst Regions : back cover • death certificate • Environmental effects on karst. Hommage to L.J. 1995 : 1-6 & portr. • Cave & Karst Sci. 26 (1) 1999 : 24 • Die Höhle 53 (2) 2002 : 58-59 (obit.) • S.A. Craven. Letter dated 8 Sept. 1999 : 1 • portrait file • Univ. Witwatersrand. Letter dated 6 March 2000 • Karszt és Barlang 2000-2001 : 107-108 (75th jub.) • S.A. Craven, letter dated 31 Oct. 2011 • Karszt és Barlang 2000-2001 : 130-131 (obit.), portr. • S.A. Craven. Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Africa 67 (3) 2010 : 127-134 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 85, portr. • Acta Geografica, Szeged 34, 1995 : 1-6, portr. Jamrik, Károly 07 July 1916 – 01 April 2008 Jalov, Alexey supported Hungarian cave research 1953 References: worldwide caver & writer • Karszt és Barlang 2008 [2010] : 76-77 (obit.), portr. References: • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 85-86, portr. • P. Beron et al. 2006 : Caves … in Bulgaria : 8, 98, 494 portrs. Janák, Jaroslav Jalžić, Branko 10 December 1889 – 11 June 1971 fl. 1993-95 Slovak cave explorer Croatian cave diver References: References: • Slovenský Kras 12, 1974 : 291 • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 59, portr. • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 50, 59, portr. Jancin, Mark Douglas 1954 – 21 October 2013 James, Cecile U.S. caver U.S. caver & maker of cave garments References: References: • N.S.S. News 74 (4) 2016 : 35 (obit.), portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 58 (4) 2000 : 119, portr. Jančařiková, Irena James, Ian 1962 organised British Army caving Czech geologist, caver & curator References: References: • Descent (78) 1987 : 6, portr. • Český kras 38, 2012 : 50-52 (50th jub.), portrs., bibliog. James, Julia Mary Janetschek, Heinz President of UIS 03 August 1913 – 30 April 1997 References: Austrian cave zoologist • Caving Internat. Mag. (14) 1982 : 7-14, portr. • portrait file References: • J.A. Labegalini, 2015. 50 Years of UIS. 445-450, portr. • Mattes : 268-270, portr. James, Robin Janíček, Vladimír 1931? – 02 October 1992 12 October 1937 caver & cave diver Slovak cave explorer References: References: • Cave Diving Gp. N/L (106), 1993 : 2-3 • Aragonit 3 1998 : 48 (60th jub.), portr. Jameson, Henry William Paul Lyster Jankovich, Béla 1875 – 28 February 1922 29 April 1865 – 05 August 1939 studied bats & cave insects in Ireland founding member of Hungarian spel. soc. References: References: • Irish Naturalist 31 (5) 1922 : 49-50 I(obit.) • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 86 • R.L. Praeger. 1949. 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References: • Sinter (3) 1995 : 24, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 143 (obit.), portr. • Slovenský Kras : 39, 2001 : 105-114 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 87, portr. • Slovenský Kras : 48 (1) 2010 : 120, portr. • Slovenský Kras : 48 (2) 2010 : 291, portr Jasper, William S. • Aragonit (11) 2006 : 74-76, portr. 1944? – 15 July 2002 Jantschke, Herbert U.S. caver 1957 References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 60 (11) 2002 : 332, 334 (obit.) wrote on Alpine caves & water supply References: Jean, René • Karszt und Höhle 2004/5 : 233-234, portr. 28 December 1933 Jarratt, Anthony (“Tony”) studied the Vaucluse system 21 November 1949 – 31 August 2008 References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 131, bibliog. Mendip caver References: Jeanjean, Etienne Ladrien • Funeral order of Service 12 Sept. 2008 24 October 1820 – 28 February 1897 • Wessex Cave Club J. 30 (313) 2008 : 219-220 (obit.) • The Guardian 19 Sept. 2008 (obit.) studied prehistoric caves in Cévennes • Cave & Karst Sci. 34 (3) 2007 [2009] : 99 References: • Descent (206) 2009 : 12 • Spelunca Bull. Soc. Speléol. 3 (9-10) 1897 : 70 : (obit.) • Speleology (14) 2009 : 36-37 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 57 Jary, Robert Herbert Heath Jeanmaire, Michael 01 November 1830 – 20 February 1920 20 December 1945 – 02 November 2010 presented Proteus to London Zoo English cave diver References: References: • List of fellows, Zool. Soc. London 1920 : 72 • Speleology (17) 2011, pp. 5-6 (obit.), portr. • Times, 25 Feb. 1920 : 19c • Death Certificate Jeannel, René • H.F. de Trafford [1908] The heroes of the British Empire 2, phot. portr. 23 March 1879 – 20 February 1965 • portrait file cave biologist 157 References: • Helictite 4 (2) 1966 : 24 (obit.) Jelinić, Igor • Int. J. Speleol. 2 (3) 1966 : 229-267, portr., bibliog. (obit.) fl. 1999-2003 • Lucr. Inst. Speol. 4 1965 : 7-16, portr., bibliog., (obit.) Croatian caver • Trav. Inst. Speol. 15, 1976 : 5-7, portr., (obit.) References: • Trav. Inst. Speol. 19, 1980 : 9-52, portr. • V. Božic. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 34, 111, portr. • Ann. Spéléol 20 (4) 1965 : 453-468, portrs., (obit.) • V. Božic, 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 38, portr. only • Spelunca 5 (2), 1965 : 6-8, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 57 • Spelunca Mem. (17) 1993 : 116-117, portr. Jelovšek, Jože • Livre 50re Inst. Speol. Racovitza. 1973 : 31-41 25 February 1898 – 05 March 1937 • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 Years of UIS : 199 portr. only early Slovene caver Jefferson, George Thomas References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 69, portr. 1919 – 15 September 1986 cave biologist Jendrašić, Jasenka References: 05 March 1945 – 18 February 2015 • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (51) 1987 : 20-21 (obit.) Croatian caver • Descent (73) 1986 : 5 (obit.) References: • UIS Bull. (31) 1987 : 31 (obit.) • Speleolog 63, 2015 : 152 (obit.), portr. Jefferson, Thomas Jendrašić-Šiljo, Branko 13 April 1743 – 04 July 1826 09 February 1945 – 24 June 2008 References: Croatian cave explorer • A life portrait of T.J. [1804] 1975 (portr.), statue portait References: Jeffery, William R. • Speleolog. 57 2009 : 161 (obit.), portr. US cave biologist Jenkins, David William Saint Leger References: 1918? – 16 January 1994 • NSS News 76 (11) 2018 : 8, portr. References: Jeffreys, John Gwyn • Descent (117) 1994 : 7 (obit.) 08 January 1809 – 21 January 1885 Jenkins, F. G. studied archaeology of Welsh caves 1901? – 16 January 1961 References: founder member of UBSS in 1919 • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000, Paviland Cave : 24 References: Jeffries, Max • Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. N/L (16) 1981 : [4] (obit.) – 2009? Jenkins, Thomas Tasmanian caver May 1813 – October 1871 References: explored caves in Wales • Caves Australia (181) 2010 : 17 (obit.), portrs. References: Jelinčič, Zorko • T. Jenkins. 1986. Diary 1826-1870, portr. 05 March 1900 – 13 July 1965 Jenko, Franc Slovene caver 30 January 1907 – 27 September 1987 References: studied cave hydrology • Naše jame 8 1966 : 90-92, portr., (obit.) • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 68-69, bibliog. References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 70, bibliog. 158 Jennings, Joseph Newell • Shaw & Čuk : 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 190 29 June 1916 – 24 August 1984 Jirásek, Jozef notable karstologist, especial y in Australia 1926? – 03 February 1979 References: Slovak speleologist • Brit. Caver 93 1984 : 21, portr., (obit.) • Helictite 22 (2) 1984 : 35-42, portr., bibliog., (obit.) References: • Karszt és Barlang 1984 (2) : 131, portr., (obit.) • Slovenký Kras 18. 1980 : 275-276, portr., (obit.) • Karstologia (5), 1995 : 60 portr., (obit.) • Caves & Caving (27) 1985 : 2 (obit.) Jirmer, Ferdinand • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 41 (10) 1983 : 272-273, portr. 20 February 1930 – 20 May 1998 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 42 (10) 1984 : 317 (obit.) Slovak cave explorer • J.N. Jennings. 1971. Karst : back flap • UIS Bull. (25) 1984 : 16 (obit.) References: • portrait file • Spravodajca 1990 (1) : 40-41, portr., (60th jub.) • D.J. Lowe. 2002 Geoscientists : 5 • Slovenský Kras 36, 1998 : 203-204, portr. • J. Gunn, 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 382 • Australian Caver (161), 2004 : 8-9, portr. Jirmerova, Jarmila • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espel. 22, 1986 : 76-77 (obit.), portr. 01 June 1931 Slovak cave explorer Jepson, Ian References: 1947/48 – 11 May 2009 • Aragonit (7) 2002 : 67, portr. (70th jub.) caved in Canada, Mendip & Pyrenees References: Johann Baptist, Joseph Fabian • J. Wessex Cave Club 30 (316) 2009 : 283 portr. Sebastian Archduke of Austria • J. Wessex Cave Club 30 (317) 2009 : 302-304 20 January 1782 – 10 May 1859 Jequier, Jean Pierre influenced devt. of Postojnska jama References: 1937 – 1967 • Shaw & Čuk 2002. Royal…. visitors to Postojnska jama : 13-14 Swiss cave explorer & archaeologist • A. Schaffenrath 1846. Descrizione … Grotta … Adelsberg : 25 References: • A. Schmidl. 1854. Guide du Grotte d’Adelsberg : 18-19 • Stalactite 17 (2) 1967 : 29-32, portr., (obit.), bibliog. • G.L.H. Davies. 2007. Whatever is under the earth : 357 • Stalactite 25 (1) 1974 : 45-47, bibliog. Johnson, Beatrice Jeršinović, Josip Pl. Lowengreif – 1951 see: Löwengreif, Josip Jeršinović von younger sister of May. Descended Eldon Hole 1903 or 1904 Jewell, James Stewart References: 08 September 1837 – 19 April 1887 • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 463 neurologist, visited Postonska jama • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell ; - portr. References: Johnson, Lily Ellen (“May”) • NUC • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 257, portr. 23 May 1879 – 13 August 1963 descended Alum Pot in 1908 Jiménez, Antonio Nuňez References: see: Nuňez Jiménez, Antonio • J. Craven Pothole Club 5 (5) 1977 : 257-258 • S.A. Craven. 1984. Hist. cave expl. N. Pennines : 63 Jirasek, Alfred • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 463 • S.A. Craven : letter 20 Aug. [=Sept] 2004, p.1 31 July 1863 – 20 April 1931 • S.A. Craven, 2004 : Yorks Ramblers’ Club Bull. 22 : 16-22, portr. artist • S.A. Craven, 2009 : Craven Pothole Club Record (93) 2009, 15-16 References: • J.P. Craddock, 2009 : Jim Puttrell : - portr. • Christa Pfarr. Letter dater 25.9.09 159 Johnson, Ralph • Century Mag., N.Y., 29 (5) 1885 : 740, portr. only 02 December 1941 – 24 June 1913 Jones, Cheryl British caver c. 1952 References: U.S. caver & administrator • Descent (233) 2013 : 7 (obit.), portr. References: Johnston, Frances Benjamin • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 61 (3) 2003 : 75-77, portr. 15 January 1864 – 06 May 1952 Jones, Kenneth Carl photographed in Mammoth Cave, Ky., in 1891 1946/47 – 20 March 2014 References: U.S. caver • J. Spel. Hist. 34 (1) 2000 : 9, portr. References: Johnston, James H. • NSS News 73 (5) 2015 : 26 (obit.), portr. – 04 July 1992 Jones, Peter U.S. caver U.S. caver References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 50 (9) 1992 : 242, portr., (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 62 (3) 2004 : 83-86, portr. Johnstone, Ruth Alice Jones, Walter B. see: Murrel , Ruth Alice 1895? – 03 May 1977 Joint, Wilfred Alabama State Geologist References: 1919? – 03 April 1994 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 35 (6) 1977 : 119 (obit.) caver at Buckfastleigh References: Jopson, Ian • Descent (119) 1994 : 28, portr., (obit.) 1932/3 – 09 February 2013 • Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (69) 1994 : 13-15, portr., (obit.) • portrait N. Pennine caver References: Jókai, Mór • Descent (231) 2013 : 11 (obit.) 18 February 1825 – 05 May 1904 Jordan, Didier Hungarian novelist included caves 1950 – 2000 References: • Acta Carsologica 26 (2) 1997 : 257-264, portr., bibliog. French cave explorer • M. Jókai. 1900. The poor plutocrats. frontis, portr. only References: • R.F. Sharp. 1933. Short biogr. dictionary of foreign literature : 139-140 • Spelunca (80) 2000 : 60, portr., (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 2004-2005 [2008] : 13-22, portr. Jordán, Károly Jolanda, Margherita Di Savoia 16 December 1871 – 24 December 1959 01 June 1901 – 16 October 1986 Hungarian cave explorer Italian Princess. Her name given to Stefanie Warte References: References: • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 178-179 • T.R. 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News 57 (10) 1999 : 297 • J. Spel. Hist. 34 (1) 2000 : 11, portr. Kalivoda, František 06 January 1824 – 13 November 1859 Kaempfer, Engelbrecht painter of cave pictures 16 September 1651 – 02 November 1716 References: lived in Japan for 2 years • K. Székely. 1989. Caves in fine arts. References: • B.W. Halstead. Poisonous … marine animals 1965 : 49 Kalmár, László • L. Tell. 1975. Särtryck ur Sydsvenska Medicinhistoriska 1912 – 1999 Sällskapets Årsskrift : 124-142 Hungarian cave explorer Kaffka, Péter References: 16 October 1899 – 15 March 1992 • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 134 • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 146-147 (obit.), portr. Hungarian cave explorer References: Kalniczky, Imre • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 172 1899 – 1971 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 89, portr. Hungarian cave explorer Kaiser, László References: 1935 – 20 July 1988 • Karszt és Barlang 1971 (2) : 95 (obit.) Hungarian cave explorer Kambesis, Patty References: U.S. speleologist • Karszt és Barlang 1988 (2) : 131 (obit.) References: Kakež, Franc • N.S.S. News 60 (4) : 115-117, portr. 1878 – 1976 Kámen, Svätopluk with Moser in his cave excavations 27 May 1921 – 05 November 1992 References: Slovak cave explorer • S. Flego, ed. 2012. Moser, L.K. … : 129, portr. References: Kálal, Karel • Slovenský Kras 29, 1991 : 197-200, portr. bibliog. (70th jub.) • Slovenský Kras 31, 1993 : 133-134, portr., (obit.) 1860 – 1930 • Spravodaj 2013/1 : 79 (obit.), portr. explored Dobšinska ice cave • Spravodaj 2006/2 : 61 (obit.), portr. References: • Slovenský Kras 47 (1) 2009 : 135, portr. Kampis, János 1886 – 1968 Kalata, Vlado Hungarian cave explorer 08 January 1932 – fl. 1955 References: Croatian cave explorer • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 172 References: • Speleolog 50 : 2000 : 129-132, portrs. Kandler, Pietro • V. 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Keba, Gordana 22 February 1955 – 1974 Keith, Sir Arthur Croatian cave explorer 05 February 1866 – 07 January 1955 References: prehistorian • Speleolog. 22-23, 1974-75 : 25 (obit.) References: • A. Keith. 1950. Autobiography Kebe, Gregor • Biogr. Memoirs FRS 1. 1955 : 145-161, portr. 12 March 1799 – 20 June 1885 Keller, Charles M. mayor of Dolenje jezero, Cerknica c. 1940 References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 72-73, bibliog. excavated a S.African cave • A. Kranjc. Obzornik 85, 1985 : 828-830 References: • Slov. Biogr. Leks. • Cave & Karst Sci. 45 (1) 2018 : 41 • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 148-149, 159 Keller, Franz Keber, Drago 03 July 1852 – 17 June 1938 1934 – 1985 German cave explorer Croatian caver References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K.forsch. 34 (3) 1988 : 81-82, portr., (obit.) • Speleolog, 32-33, 1984-85 : 72 (obit.) 164 Keller, Robert M. • Slov. Biogr. Leks. 1938? – 17 December 1980 Kennard, Adam Steinmetz U.S. caver 1833 – 01 February 1915 References: visited Postojnska jama in 1853 • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 39 (6) 1981 : 138 (obit.) References: Kellogg, Miner Kilbourne • Who was who 1 1897-1915 (6th ed. 1988) : 287 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 210 22 August 1814 – 17 February 1889 painter Kennard, Alfred Santer References: 1870 – 1948 • U. Thieme & F. Becker (1907). Allgemeines Lexikon prehistorian der bildanan Künstler 20 : 124 • Saur. Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon Bio-bibliographischer Index A-2. 5 : 485 References: • Kellogg, M.K. Papers on Kellogg • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1434 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 190 Kennedy, James Kelsall, Charles U.S. bat researcher 1782 – 1857 References: visited Vilenica in 1808 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 61 (11) 2003 : 312-314, portr. References: Kennedy, Ralph • Alumni Cantabrigienses pt. II vol. 4 : 12 • H.S. Ashbee. 1893. Mela Britannicus ; Ann. Soc. Amis des Livres – October 2014 • H. Colvin. 1978. Biogr. Dict. Brit. Architects : 484-485 U.S. caver • J. Watkins & F. Shoberl. 1816. Biogr. dict. of living authors References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 103 • NSS News, 73 (3) 2015 : 28 (obit.), portr. Kempe, Stephan Kenney, Charles Howard 24 August 1949 1927 – July 1980 important German karstologist Mendip caver References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u. Karstforsch 61 (2) 2015, 63-69, portrs., bibliog. • Wessex Cave Club J. 16 (182), 1980 : 46-47 (obit.) • Brit. Caver 80 1981 : 31 (obit.) Kenda, Ivan • notice in Wells Cathedral cloisters 24 July 1943 technician in ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute Kenney, Richard References: 18 February 1929 – 27 December 2000 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 73, bibliog. Mendip caver References: Kendall, Percy Fry • Wessex Cave Club J. 26 (273) 2001 : 24-25, portrs., (obit.) 15 November 1856 – 19 March 1936 • Caves & Caving (89) 2001 : 33 Yorkshire geologist Kentish, Harold Edward References: • Proc. Yorks. Geol. Soc. 23 (4) 1937 : 197-198, portr., (obit.) – 30 March 1918 Yorkshire caver Kenk, Roman References: 25 November 1898 – 02 October 1988 • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 4 (14) 1921 : 260-261, portr., (obit.) cave biologist • Rep. Wells. Nat. Hist. & Arch. Soc. (29) 1917 : 17 (obit.) • E.A. Baker. 1932. Caving : 153-158, 168-171, 184 References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. 74, bibliog. • Naše jame 40 for 1998 [1999] : 172-173 165 Kenyeres, Balázs Kerr, William Schomberg Robert 1865 – 1940 12 August 1832 – 06 July 1870 Hungarian cave explorer visited Postojnska jama 30 July 1850 References: References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Öneletrajz : 172 • Burke’s Peerage & Baronetage 107th ed. 2003. 2 : 2404 Kenyon, Peter Andrew Kerry, Charles Henry 07 August 1961 – 03 December 2016 03 April 1857 – 26 May 1928 S. African caver & administrator Australian cave explorer & photographer References: References: • S. Afr. S.S. Bull. 42 2017 : 4 (obit.), portr. • R. Ellis et. al. 1987 : Australian Caves on postcards • J. Cato. 1977. Story of the camera in Australia : 65-67, portr. Keppel, Henry • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the Cameras …, 12, 38, portr. 14 June 1809 – 17 January 1904 Kerry, Frank Augustus in 1847 he took Rajah Brooke to Borneo 08 February 1878 – c. 1932? References: • The Cabinet Portrait Gallery. 1890 Bristol caver c. 1914 • portrait References: • Proc. UBSS 25 (1) 2010 : 27-32 Kerbo, Diannia Lynn 08 October 1945 – 13 April 2018 Kerry, James Leslie U.S. caver 27 August 1891 – 15 July 1918 References: member of BSRS in Bristol • N.S.S. News 76 (6) 2018 : 29 (obit.), portr. References: • Proc. UBSS 21 (3) 1899 : 222, 233 Kerbo, Ron U.S. cave explorer Kerschner, Theodor References: 30 June 1885 – 16 April 1971 • Nat. Speleol. News 60 (9) 2002 : 268-270, portr. zoologist References: Kérdő, Péter • Mattes : 281-284, portr. 1937 – 12 January 2002 Hungarian cave explorer Kertai, György References: 21 August 1912 – 11 May 1968 • Karszt és Barlang 2002-03 : 84 (obit.), portr. important Hungarian speleologist References: Kerekes, József • Karszt és Barlang 1968 (1-2) : 38-39, portr., (obit.) 03 August 1911 – 08 July 1957 • Karszt és Barlangkutatás 6, 1971 : 3-4 (obit.) Hungarian cave explorer Kertész, Tamás References: • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 202-203 1936 – 1983 Hungarian cave explorer Kermode, Les References: 1932 – 27 January 2002 • Karszt és Barlang 1983 (1-2) : 75, portr., (obit.) New Zealand caver Kertész, Tivadar References: • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 4 (68) 1968 : 225-227, portr. 1932 – 2007 • ACKMA Journal (46), 2002 : 2 (obit.), portr. 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Magyar Utazók Lexikona : 206 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 34 (7) 1976 : 123 (obit.) Kiss, Peter (“Peti”) Kleinschmidt, Adolf 12 December 1986 – 21 May 2013) 14 April 1904 Hungarian cave explorer & climber curator in Stuttgart Nat. Hist. Museum References: References: • Progressione, 61 2013 : 121 (obit.), portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.- u K.forsch 10 (4) 1964 : 97 (60th jub.) Kisseljov, Vladimir Klemen, Špela 1954 – 11 March 1995 26 February 1972 – 25 December 1997 Russian caver & cave diver Slovene cave explorer References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 53 (6) 1995 : 162, portr., (obit.) • Naše jame 39 1997 : 189-190, (obit.), portr. • International Caver (13) 1995 : 3-4, portr., (obit.) • Biltan … Železniĉar, 1999 : 96, (obit.), portr. • Speleofórum 1996 : 52 portr., (obit.) • Progressione (32) 1995 : 80, portr., (obit.) Klemen-Krek, Zofija 30 April 1945 Kišpatić, Mijo Unesco Slovene comm. gen. sec. 22 September 1851 – 17 May 1926 References: Croatian cave archaeologist • Kras (15) 1996 : 4 portr. only References: • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatska : 90, portr. Klepec, Stanislav • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 27, 28 portr. 03 October 1941 – 15 September 2008 Slovene caver References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 75-76, bibliog. 169 • Jamar 2 (2) 2009 : 7 (obit.), portr. References: • Naše jame 20 for 1978 : 119, portr. Klíma, Stanislav 22 December 1878 – 30 June 1944 Kńazovický, Otto Slovak cave explorer 24 July 1914 – 03 September 1984 References: studied Belianska cave • Slovenský Kras 47 (1) 2009 : 129, portr. References: • Slovenský Kras 24, 1986 : 265-266 (obit.) Klimasewsky, Mieczyslaw • Sinter (3) 1995 : 25, portr. 26 July 1908 – 27 November 1995 Knebel, Walther von Carpathian geomorphologist 13 April 1880 – 10 July 1907 References: • Slovenský Kras 34, 1996 : 199-201, portr., (obit.) wrote on speleogenesis References: Klimchouk, Aleksander • Cave Geol. 1 (5) 1978 : 139 Ukrain speleologist • Stammbuch Adelsberger Grotte 10, 16 Apr. 1904, signature • Mattes : 290-292, portr. References: • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 510, portr. Knez, Martin Klimesch, Josef 25 July 1964 1884 – 1935 senior karst geologist, ZRC SAZU Karst Research collected cave fauna Institute References: References: • Biog. Bibliog ZRC 1986-95 : 349-352, bibliog. • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 95 • M. Knez. 1996. Vpliv lezik … Kraških jam : front flap, portr. Kling, Joseph Knies, Jan 1863 – 1940 26 November 1860 – 05 March 1937 Austrian cave explorer excavated caves in Moravia References: References: • Mattes : 289-290, portr. • V. Panoš. 1973. Pantheon of Czech speleologists : 5 Klobučarić, Ivan • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Sošůvské … : 167-168, 111, portr. • P. Zajíček. 2001. Jeskyně Balcarka : 16, portr. 1550? – 1606 • Jeskyně 2008 : 115 portr. cartographer • Mattes : 291-293, portr. References: Knight, Francis Arnold • A. Depoli, 1958. Annals … Geografia 14 (1) : 1-24 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 191 21 January 1852 – 11 February 1915 • Enciklopedija hrvatske umjetnosti 1. 1995 : 434 writer on Mendip, including its caves Knap, Jozef References: • O. Hallam, 1985. Avon Past (10) : 5-19, portr. 06 February 1952 Slovak cave explorer Knight, Henry Hey References: 1795 – 1857 • Aragonit (7) 2002 : 68, portr., (50th jub.) excavated human remains in Paviland Cave Knavs, Ivan References: • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000, Paviland Cave : 24 06 April 1955 Slovene caver 170 Knirsch, Eduard Kodrič, Vladimir (Mirko) 1869 – 23 November 1955 13 September 1898 – 10 February 1976 studied cave fauna cave biologist References: References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 201-202 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 76 Knoll, Rupert Koeppeh, Maja 1923 – 2005 1907 – 29 October 1998 Austrian cave explorer Swiss cave explorer References: References: • Mattes : 293-294 • Stalactite 49 (1), 1999 : 2-4 (obit.), portr. Knox, Thomas Wallace Koffán, Károly 26 June 1835 – 06 January 1896 17 October 1909 – 09 November 1985 wrote a popular book on caves Hungarian cave explorer References: References: • Dict. Am. Biogr. 10 1933 : 481-482 • Karszt és Barlang 1985 (1-2) : 77, portr., (obit.) Knuchel, Franz Kofler, Bojan – 15 September 1974 Slovene caver Swiss cave explorer & hydrologist References: References: • Jamar 6 (1) : 2014 : 55, portr. • Stalactite 24 (2) 1974 : 45-46 (obit.) • Stalactite 25 (1) 1974 : 44, bibliog. Kofler, Sebastian (“Shröckenberg Wast”) Ko Hung 1860 – 14 May 1933 283 AD – 343 or 364 AD explored Eisriesenwelt saw stalagmites & mondmilch in China References: References: • Mitt. H. u K.forsch. 1934 (2) : 64 • T. R. Shaw, 1992. History of Cave Science : 8, 176, 214, 223 • Eisriesenwelt 1879-1979 : 9, portr. only • Mattes : 294-295, portr. Kocbek, Fran 26 January 1863 – 07 August 1930 Kogovšek, Janja wrote on Škadavnica & other caves 02 April 1951 References: chemist in ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute • Slov. Biogr. Leks. References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 76-77, bibliog. Kocian, Anton • Biog. Bibliog ZRC 1976-85 : 281-283, bibliog. 13 June 1900 – 28 March 1984 • J. Kogovšek, 2010. Characteristics of Percolation … front end paper, portr. References: Kohl, Armand Emile Jean Baptiste • Slovenský Kras 46 supl. 1 2008 : 114 1845 Kocsis, Antal Wood engraver, born in Paris 1932 – 2009 References: • Bénézit 1976. 6 : 270 Hungarian speleologist References: Kohl, Johann Georg • Karszt és Barlang 2009 : 115-116 (obit.), portr. 28 April 1808 – 28 October 1878 visited Slovene caves in 1850 171 References: • A.M. Hyamson. 1951. Dict. Universal biogr. : 342 Koman, Boris • Deutsche geographische Blätter 43 (1-2) 1940 : 5 – 126 (& 3 portr.) 09 February 1911 – 04 September 1982 • Trans. Massachusetts Hist. Soc. for 1878 (1879) :381-385 tourism worker in Slovenia • Deutsche geographische Blätter 11 (2) 1888 : opp [105], portr. only References: • portr. file • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 78, portr. • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 193-4, portr. • Die Höhle 70 2019 : 102-111 Komensky, Andy Kohler, Heinz Charles 21 September 1937 – 29 March 2017 1945 – 24 April 2010 U.S. caver Brazilian karstologist References: References: • NSS News 75 (6) 2017 : 30 (obit.), portr. • Acta Carsologica 40 (1) 2011 : 219 (obit.), portr. Kominka, Zoltan Kohlmann, Philipp 1973 – 09 July 1997 1901? – 16 November 1968 Hungarian caver German cave explorer References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1997 [2000] : 102 (obit.), portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u k.forsch 16 (1-2) 1970 : 20-21, portr., (obit.) Konček, Mikulaš Kohlmeyer, Ernst 12 April 1900 – 16 August 1982 fl. 1928 studied cave climatology collected cave fauna References: References: • Slovenský Kras 18, 1980 : 259-262, (80th jub.) • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 202-203 Köninger, Gerhard Koken, Ernst 1935? – 06 May 2003 29 May 1860 – 21 November 1912 Stuttgart cave explorer geologist in Tübingen References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u Karstforsch 50 (1) 2004 : 30, (obit.) • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 45 2010 : 54-55 portr. Konrad, Ödön Kölesy, Vince 14 November 1904 – 28 April 1986 c. 1780 – c. 1851 Hungarian cave surveyor References: References: • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 220 • Karszt és Barlang 1986 (2) : 162-163, portr., (obit.) Kolev, Boris Konvicka, Zahynulvladislav 1933 – 2001 – 11 December 2015 Bulgarian caver Czech cave explorer References: References: • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 494 • Speleo 68, 2016 : 61 (obit.), portr. Kollar, Jan Konviczka, Ruggero 29 July 1793 – 24 January 1852 22 June 1866 – 22 November 1927 wrote poem on Slovak caves cave explorer & photographer References: References: • Slovenský Kras 38 2000 : 94, 95, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 191 • Guidi, P. [2012]. Ruggero Konviczka • Acta Carsologica 30 (1) 2001 : 170 172 • Il Tourista 1894-1912 Kořisika, Karel Kopecký, Jiří 07 February 1825 – 19 January 1906 28 August 1936 studied Moravian karst Czech cave explorer References: References: • Bibliografie okresa Blansko, 1987 : 55 • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Šošůvsko … : 168 • Speleo 69, 2016 : 75 (80th jub.), portr. Koppenwallner, Alfred (“Fredl”) Kormos, Tivadar 10 November 1881 – 25 August 1946 08 August 1921 – 26 November 2016 German cave explorer Hungarian cave explorer References: References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 45, 172, portr. • Die Höhle 68 2017 : 150-152, (obit.) • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 90-91, portr. • portr., bibliog. • Slovenský Kras. 48 (1) 2010 : 111, portr. • Mattes : 295-296, portr. Koppenwallner, Franz Xaver Korošec, Branko 11 October 1927 – 1 March 1999 13 February 1925 – 31 August 2001 Salzburg caver Slovene partisan & writer References: References: • Enciklopedija Slovenije 5 1991 : 271 • Die Höhle 52 (4) 2001 : 113, portr., (obit.) • Mattes : 297-298, portr. Korošec, Josip Korabinsky, Johann Mathias 13 October 1909 – 11 March 1966 28 March 1740 – 23 June 1811 cave archaeologist Slovak geographer References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 79-80, bibliog. • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 216-217 • L.V. Prikryl. 1985. Dej. Speleol. Slovensku : 153, portr. Korpás, László • P. Rózsa (ed). 1999. Robert Townson travels in Hungary : 47 17 December 1943 – 22 January 2007 studied palaeokarst Körber, Otto References: 1886 – 1945 • Karszt és Barlang 2007 [2009] : 125-6 (obit.), portr. Czech & Austrian cave explorer • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 91, portr. References: • Mattes : 298-300, portr. Kortman, Bohuslav 28 April 1950 Kordule, Vratislav Slovak cave explorer – 23 November 2008 References: Czech fossil collector • Aragonit 15/1 2010 : 55 (60th jub.), portrs. References: • Český kras. 38, 2012 : 48-49 (obit.), portrs., bibliog. Kósa, Attila 23 April 1942 – 20 October 2003 Korenčan, Zvone created 5-language glossary 23 February 1948 References: Slovene caver • Karszt és Barlang 2002-03 : 86-87 (obit.), portr. References: • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 91-92, portr. • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 139, 508 portrs. • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 79, bibliog. 173 Kosej, Jozef Kostroň, Karel 16 April 1963 25 September 1913 – 21 December 1971 Slovak caver Czech zoologist & cave explorer References: References: • Spravodaj 2013/3 : 44-45 portr., (50th jub.) • Acta Speleologica 8 2017 : back cover, portr. Kosič, Stanko Kószó, Sándor 15 July 1939 – 29 January 2020 1976 – 2008 cave photographer & film maker bat specialist References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 80 • Karszt és Barlang 2008 [2010] : 75 (obit.), portr. Kosmus, Walter Košel, Vlado 1948 – 2018 22 May 1946 German cave explorer Slovak cave explorer References: References: • Mitt. L.f Höhlenkunde Steiermark 47 (5), 2018, portr. • Slovenský Kras 34 1996 : 197-198, portr., (50th jub.) Kossinna, Gustaf Kotar, Ivan 28 September 1858 – 20 December 1931 1865 – 1908 member of Thüringer Höhlenverein Ljubljana photographer References: References: • Die Thüringer Höhlen 2 (2) 1932 : 25 (obit.) • M. Kambič, 1989. 150 Let Fotografije : 153 Kossuth, Lajos Kotlušek, Ivan 19 September 1802 – 20 March 1894 01 February 1896 – 26 May 1944 explored Baradla cave cave surveyor, etc. References: References: • Akten ALCADI ’94, 1996 : 131-135, portrs. • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 80-81, portr. Kosswig, Curt Koudelka, Florian 30 October 1903 – 29 March 1982 29 April 1862 – 10 June 1921 cave biologist studied Moravian caves References: References: • J. Gunn, 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 154 • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Šošůvské … : 168 • Československý Kras 2 (3-4) 1949 : 76-78 Kostelka, Ludwig • Acta Speleologica 1, 2010 : 108 1914 – 1987 Koudelka, Milan Austrian geologist 25 September 1968 References: • Mattes : 301-302, portr. Czech karst historian References: Kostolná, Magdaléna • Acta Speleologica 5, 2014, back cover 08 March 1948 Kovács, Attila Slovak cave explorer 1952 – 03 February 2008 References: • Aragonit 3 1998 : 48, (50th jub.), portr. Hungarian cave explorer References: • Karszt és Barlang 2008 : 75-76 (obit.), portr. 174 Kovács, Janos Kowalski, Kazimierz 09 November 1816 – 07 December 1906 15 March 1925 – 29 May 2007 References: Polish caver & writer • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 218-219 References: • Int. J. Speleol 37 (1) 2008 : 83-84 (obit.), portr. Kovacs, Péter Félix • Spravodaj 2007/2 : 69 (obit.), portr. 1954 – 2002 Hungarian caver Koželj, Tomaž References: 16 August 1957 – 1975? • Karszt és Barlang 2002-03 : 85 (obit.), portr. Slovene caver References: Kovač, Bogdan • Naše jame 23-24, 1982 : 116-117 (obit.), portr. 1951 – 1999 Slovene caver Kožniar, Wiktor References: 1879 – 1935 • Naše jame 41 1999 : 148-149, portr., (obit.) Polish explorer in Slovakia References: Kováč, Zolo • Slovenský Kras 36, 1998 : 110, portr. 22 May 1947 Slovak caver Kožuch, Pavol References: 23 February 1947 – 19 April 1975 • Spravodaj 2007/2 : 68 (60th jub.), portr. Slovak cave explorer References: Kovačević, Tihomir • Slovenský Kras 14, 1976 : 214-215, portr., (obit.) fl. 2000-2003 Croatian cave explorer Krafft, Oliver V. References: 02 June 1902 • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 67, portr. visited U.S. caves in the 1920s • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 59, portr. References: • J. Spelean History 50 (2) 2016 : 2-8 Kovalčik, Josef 08 November 1904 Kraigher, Alojz Slovak cave explorer 10 June 1849 – 20 October 1903 References: member of Anthron • Slovenský Kras 7. 1967-68 : 181-182 (65th jub.) References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 81 Kovalčik, Richard • Cave Bibliography 7 : 243 & 6 : 260, 257 27 January 1932 – 13 May 1997 • A. Kranjc Planinski Vestnik 79 (9) 1979 : 603 portr. Slovak cave explorer • tombstone in Postojna cemetery • portrait References: • biog. notes • Sinter (6) 1998 : 49-50, portr., (obit.) Krajac, Ivan Kövesi, Gyula 15 November 1877 – 1945 1938 – 1988 Croatian cave explorer Hungarian cave explorer References: References: • Speleolog 46/47 1998-99. 2001 : 58-60 portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1988 (2) : 131 (obit.) • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 35, 36 portr. 175 Krajač, Hela References: • Proteus 2017 : 306, portr. 1889 early Croatian cave explorer Krašovec, Marko References: 05 December 1949 – 22 November 2018 • Speleolog 42/43, 1994-95 : 28 studied Proteus Krajger, Anton Ditrih References: • Naše jame 30 1988 : 90, bibliog. member of Anthron References: Krátký, František • Cave Bibliography 7 : 243 07 September 1851 – 20 April 1924 Král, Alois photographer References: 30 July 1877 – 27 February 1972 • S. Scheufler. 2007. František Kratky … explored Moravian caves • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 191, portr. References: • Cave bibliog. 8 : 241 • Československý Kras 24, 1973 : 99-100, portr., (obit.) • Československý Kras 19, 1968 : 137-139, portr. (90th jub.) Kratochwill, Franz • Slovenský Kras 12, 1974 : 289-291 30 November 1876 – 12 October 1909 • V. Panoš. 1973. Pantheon of Czech speleologists : 9-11 Austrian cave explorer • Slovenský Kras 46 suppl. 1, 2008 : 113, portr. • Slovenský Kras 48 (1) 2010, portr. References: • Mattes : 303, portr. • Mitt. F. Höhlenkunde, Graz 4 (3) 1911 : Beilage 9 (obit.) Kralj, Luka Kraus, Franz Johann 03 October 1819 – 28 October 1866 28 January 1834 – 12 January 1897 explored in Škocjanske jame & Trebiciano distinguished Austrian speleologist References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 82 • Spelunca Bull. Soc. Spéléol. 3 (9-10) 1897 : 69-70 • Speläologisches Jahrbuch 15-17, 1936 : 1-12, portr., bibliog., (obit.) Kranjc, Alenka Marija (Maja) • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 127 • Die Höhle 47 (4) 1996 : 106-108 04 July 1946 • Saar & Pirker. 1979. Gesch. Hohlenf. n Österreich : pl. xiii (portr. only) library clerk in ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute • Geogr. Jb. 20 1897 : 473 (obit.) References: • Die Höhle 66 2015 : 43-62, portrs. • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 89, bibliog. • Mattes : 304-305, portr. Kranjc, Andrej Aleksej Krause, Albert A. 05 November 1943 13 October 1944 – 15 December 2014 karstologist at ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute U.S. caver References: References: • Naše jame 37 1995 : 179-180 • NSS News, 73 (9) 2015 : 26 (obit.), portr. • A. Kranjc. 1990. Delenjski kraški svet : cover flaps, portr. • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 82-89, bibliog. Krause, Michael • Letopis SAZU 46 1995 : 61-63, portr. 05 October 1942 • biogr. file German cave explorer • portrait file References: Kranjc, Darja • Karst und Höhle 2004/5 : 234, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch 59 (3) 2013, 70th jub., portr. 16 July 1978 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch 62 (1) 2016 : 20 portr. ethnologist at Škocjan World Heritage Site • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch 63 (3) 2017 : 100 (obit.), portr. 176 Krauss, Herman References: • Slovenský Kras 47 (1) 2009 : 121-122, portr. 1869 – 1944 collected cave beetles Kretzoi, Miklós References: 09 February 1907 – 13 March 2005 • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 99-100, portr. geologist & cave explorer Krauthausen, Bernhard References: • Karszt és Barlang 2004-5 [2008] : 110-111 (obit.), portr. 03 February 1944 • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 138, 172-173, portr., 142 karst hydrogeologist • 100 eves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 92, portr. References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforscher 60 (2) 2014 : 60-61, (70th jub.), portrs., bibliog. Kreuz, Reinhold – 31 March 1978 (or 1979) Krebes, Jozef German cave explorer 30 June 1963 References: Slovak caver • Karst u. Höhle 1978/79 : 98, portr., (obit.) References: • Spravodaj 2013/2 : 62 (50th jub.), portr. Krieg, Walter 15 September 1930 – 09 January 2000 Krebs, Norbert Austrian cave expolorer 29 August 1876 – 05 December 1947 References: Austrian karst hydrologist • Die Höhle 51 (1) 2000 : 24-25, portr., (obit.) References: • Mitt Höhlenk. Steiermark 29 (1-4) : 1-4 (obit.), bibliog. • Karszt és Barlang (1992) (special) : 127 • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 35 (1) : 60 (60th jub.) • Mattes : 307-309, portr. • Mattes : 309-311, portr. Kreil, Joseph Krivec, Tomica fl. 1815-1817 10 July 1935 – 07 April 2011 travelled in Slovenia 1816 Croatian cave expolorer References: References: • Deutscher Biographischer Index (Saur) 1998, 4 : 1924 • Speleolog 50 : 2000 : 133-135, portr. • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 114 • Speleolog 59 : 2011 : 150-151 (obit.), portr. Krekich-Strassoldo, Hans Krivic, Primož 1864 – 16 December 1929 27 March 1950 – 26 February 1990 collected cave fauna explored deep caves References: References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 83 • Naše jame, 32 1990 : 118-120, portr., (obit.) • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 48 (7) 1990 : 172 (obit.) Krenner, József Sándor • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 90-91, bibliog. 03 March 1839 – 06 January 1920 Križ, Martin painter of cave pictures 14 November 1841 – 05 April 1916 References: studied caves in Moravia • Karszt és Barlang 1990 (1) : 83 • K. Székely. 1989. Caves in fine arts References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Öneletrajz : 172 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 109-127 • V. Panoš. 1973. Pantheon of Czech Speleologists : 3-4 Kretz, František • K. Lambrecht & Quenstedt. 1938. Fossilium cat. I (72) : 245 • notes in biogr. file 04 January 1859 – 04 June 1929 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1489 explored Dobšinska ice cave • Verband KK. Geol. Reichsanstalt (8) 1916 : 179-180 (obit.) 177 • Österreich. Biogr. Lexikon 1815-1950 4 (18) 1968 : 279-280 References: • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Šošůvské …:168-69 • Slovenský Kras 18, 1980 : 267-269, portr., (50th jub.) • C. Zajíčet. 2000 Sloupsko-Šošůvské …: 15 portr. only • Spravodaj 2010/1 : 79, (80th jub.), portr. • Československý Kras 2 (3-4) 1949 : 76-78 • Bibliografie okresu Blansko, 1987 : 55-56 Kučera, Bohumil • Cave Bibliog 8 : 176 Czech cave explorer • Acta Speleologica 1, 2010 : 108 • Geologisches Zentralblatt 23 (5) 1918 : 160 References: • Geologisches Zentralblatt 27 (12) 1922 : 448 • Speleo (29) 2000 : 3-4, portr. • Mattes : 312-313, portr. Kuhlen, Richard P. Kronk, Howard E. 20 July 1938 – 17 July 1971 1952 – 28 September 2005 U.S. caver U.S. caver References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 29 (12) 1971 : 144 (obit.) • NSS News 64 (3) 2006 : 35 (obit.), portr. Kuhn, Christian Friedrich Krueger, Armin December 1711 – 28 April 1761 12 September 1914 – 23 August 1996 explored caves in Thuringia U.S. caver References: References: • B. v. Freyberg. 1932. Geol. Erforsch. Thuringens : 59, 153 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 54 (10) 1996 : 274, portr., (obit.) Kühnhold, Otto Kuba, Ludvík – 1969? 16 April 1863 – 30 November 1956 German cave explorer studied Dalmatian karst References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt.H. -u KForsch. 16 (1-2) 1970 : 25 (obit.) • V. Cílek. 1999. Czech travellers in Postojna (draft) : 2 Kuhta, Mladen Kubálek, Jirka fl. 1988-97 27 August 1975 – 2013 Croatian cave explorer Czech cave explorer References: References: • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 80, portr. only • Speleo 67, 2015 62, portr. Kulovec, Darko Kubin, Otakar 07 March 1964 22 October 1883 – 17 October 1969 Slovene caver Czech artist References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 91, bibliog. • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 68 Kulzer, Erwin Kubíni, Ivan 13 March 1928 – 13 March 2014 07 January 1949 studied cave bats Slovak caver References: References: • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 49 2014 : 88-89 (obit.), portr. • Spravodaj 2009/1 : 76-77 (60th jub.), portr. • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 43 2008 : 124-125, portr. Kubíny, Dušan Kunaver, Josip 02 February 1930 – 06 July 2015 13 March 1882 – 29 June 1967 geologist & cave explorer cave explorer, photographer 178 References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 92 Kuntscher, Herbert • M. Kambič, 1989. 150 Let Fotografije : 153 1915 – 2013 • A. Čuk. e-mail 24 Jan.2012 German cave explorer • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 191-192 References: • Mattes : 314, portr. • Mattes : 317-318, portr. Kunaver, Jurij Kuramoto, Tadaski 13 June 1933 on staff at Akiyoshi geographer, caver & author References: References: • photo • Naše jame 30 1988 supp. : 92-93, bibliog. • portrait file Kurten, Bjorn • Enciklopedija Slovenije 6 1992 : 74 19 November 1924 – 28 December 1988 Kunaver, Pavel Finnish palaeontologist 19 December 1889 – 19 April 1988 References: speleologist & writer • Spelunca (36) 1989 : xviii, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (37) 1990 : ix, portr., (obit.) References: • Naše jame 21 for 1979 : 107-110, portr., bibliog. (90th jub.) Kusijanović, Miho • Naše jame 30 1988 : 100 (obit.) • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 94-97, portr., bibliog. 22 June 1878 – 1956 • Proteus 50 (9-10) 1988 : 365-366, portr. Croatian cave explorer • Enciklopedija Slovenije 6 1992 : 74, portr. References: • Slov. Biogr. Leks. • Speleolog 66, 2018 : 68-75, ports., bibliog. • Marko Aljančič 1933-2007 [2010], portr. • Kras (26) 1998 : 40-41, portr., bibliog. Kuster, Georges • Jančařik, A. 2007. Český kras 33 : 59-61 portr. • Kunaver, J. 2018. Pavel Kunaver, 356 pp. portrs., bibliog. 1924 – 1982 • Proteus 80 (10), 2018 : 434-447, portrs. studied cave minerals & fossils • Mattes : 314-316, portr. References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 58-59 Kundmann, Johann Christian 26 October 1684 – 11 May 1751 Kuščer, Dušan explored Baumannshöhle & its fossils 24 March 1920 – 2012 References: geologist & karstologist • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. – Karstforsch. 50 (3) 2004 : 82-83, portr. References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 97, bibliog. Kunović, Dražen 07 December 1976 – 2009 Kuščer, Ivan Croatian cave explorer 17 June 1918 – 2000 References: cave explorer • Speleolog. 57. 2009 : 160 (obit.), portr. References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 98-99, portr., bibliog. Kunsky, Josef 06 October 1903 – 21 September 1977 Kuščer, Ljudevit Czech speleologist 12 August 1891 ? – 08 March 1944 References: cave biologist • Brit. Caver 69. 1978 : 73 References: • Československý Kras 29 1978 : 113-117, portr., bibliog., (obit.) • Grotte d’Italia, ser. 2, 5, 1941-1944 : 169-170, bibliog., (obit.) • Union Internat. de Spéléol. Bull. (16), 1978 (for 1977) : 10 (obit.) • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 99-101, bibliog. • Sinter (4) 1996 : 21, portr. 179 Kuštor, Valerija • K. Lambrecht & Quensted. 1938. Fossilium cat. I (72) : 247 • Mitt. H. -u K.forsch 1930 (1) : 12-19, bibliog. 28 February 1951 • notes in biogr. file cave biologist • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 2 : 1499 References: • Quartär 1. 1938 : 190-191 (obit.) • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 101-102, bibliog. • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 176 • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 112, 173, portr. Kutnjak, Maja • Austrian Cave Cuttings : 34, 35 (obit.), portr. • Neue Zürcher Zeitung 22 July 1937 1957 • Neues Wiener Journal 17 July 1937 Croatian caver • Mattes : 318-322, portr. References: • Speleolog 42/43, 1994-95 : 28, 27 portr. Labegalini, José Ayrton from Brazil. UIS president 2001-1005 Kuttan, Václav References: 10 October 1919 – 03 July 2009 • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50years of UIS : 67, 451-5 portrs. Czech cave explorer Lacas, Marcel References: • Speleo (53) 2009 : 58-59 (obit.), portr. 1931 – 2010 French cave explorer & archaeologist Küttner, Carl Gottlob References: 18 February 1755 – 14 February 1805 • Spelunca 122 2011 : 64 (obit.), portr., bibliog. visited Predjama & Karst in 1799 Lachambre, André References: • Biographie Universelle 22 : 242 1925? – 29 February 2000 • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 329 French cave explorer • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 91 References: • Spelunca (81) 2001 : 58, portr., (obit.) Kuzmaný, Karol 16 November 1806 – 14 August 1866 Lackner, Georg visited Postojna jama April 1912 – 27 February 2013 References: Austrian caver • Slovenský Kras 88 2000 : 118, 116 portr. References: • Höhlenkundl vereins. 27, 2011 : 52 (99th jub.), port. Kvas, Srečko • Die Höhle 65, 2014 : 126 (obit.), portr. 27 February 1952 • Mattes : 323-324, portr. Slovene caver Lackovič, Damir References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 102, bibliog. Croatian caver References: Kyrle, Georg • V. Božić, 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 88, portr. 19 February 1887 – 16 July 1937 important Austrain cave explorer & writer Ladišič, Borivoj 27 February 1949 References: • Mitt. F. Höhlenkunde 29 (4) 1937 : 33-35 (obit.) hydrologist • Caves & Caving 1 (4) 1938 : 137-139, portr., (obit.) References: • Die Höhle 13 (2) 1962 : 33-39 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 102-103, bibliog. • Mitt. H.u K.forsch. 1937 (4) : 113-116, bibliog., (obit.) • Barlangvilág 8 (3-4) 1938 : 39-42, 72-74, portr., (obit.) Laessig, John Donald • Grotte d’Italia, ser. 2 2 1937 : 143-144 (obit.) 1930/31 • Saar & Pirker. 1979. Geschichte Höhlenforschung …Österreich : pl. xxx, portr. only US caver 180 References: • NSS News. 75 (11) 2017 : 28-29, portr. Lalande, Philibert 11 June 1838 – 26 October 1925 Laet, Johannes de worked with Martel 1581 – 15 December 1649 References: described a cave in Mexico • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 59 References: • Acta Carsologica 24 1995 : 554-555, portr. Lalisse, Jean Christophe • L. Elaut. Biologisch Jaarboek Dodonaea 30 1962 : 474-480 1973 – 1996 • portrait (1642) French caver • K. Lambrecht & Quenstedt. 1938. Fossilium cat. I (72) : 247 References: • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 176 • Spelunca (65) 1997 : 63, portr., (obit.) • Pietsch & Grobecker. 1987. Frogfishes of the World : 4, portr. • J.A.F. Beckers. 1970. Correspondence of J. Morris with De Laet Lalkovič, Marcel Lafferty, David 27 January 1944 – 20 December 2016 1939/40 Slovak karst historian spent 128 days in Gough’s Cave References: References: • Slovenský Kras 32 1994 : 207-209, portr., (50th jub.) • photograph (1993) • Wessex Cave Club J. 31 (319) 2009 : 8-12, portrs. • Aragonit (9) 2004 : 89-90 (60th jub.) portr. Lahner, Georg • Slovenský Kras 43 2005 : 223-225 (60th jub.), portr. • Spravodaj 2004/1 : 115-116, 60th jub., portr. 21 January 1873 – 17 May 1963 • Acta Carsologica 46, 2017 : 257-258 (obit.), portr. studied Montenegro Karst in 1916 References: Lambert, Frederick A. Heygate • Naše jame 5 for 1963 : 66-67 (obit.) 1857 – 1929 • Die Höhle 13 (4) 1962 : 96-98, portr., (90th jub.) described Jenolan caves • Die Höhle 14 (4) 1963 : 108 (obit.) References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch 9 (3) 1963 : 50 (obit.) • notes in biographical file • ALCADI. 2006 (2008) : 89-95, portr. • Cave & Karst Sci. 26 (1) 1999 : 24 • Mattes : 324-327, portr. • Royal Geog. Soc. List of Fellows 1896 : 59 Laine, Lawrence Lambert, Henry 1943 – 21 January 1999 16 October 1913 – 10 November 1984 US cave diver founder, New Zealand Speleol. Soc. References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News. 57 (5) 1999 : 158, obit., portr. • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 7 (132) 1984 : 329-334, portr., (obit.) Lajovic, Aleš • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 3 (50) 1965 : 255-256 01 April 1951 Lambert, Peter Slovene cave explorer – 04 January 1960 References: a senior NZ caver • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 103, bibliog. References: Lakatos, László • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 2 (34) 1960 : 83-84 (obit.) • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 3 (58) 1966 : 444-45, portr. 1939 – 04 January 1970 Hungarian cave explorer Lambrecht, Kálmán References: 01 May 1889 – 07 January 1936 • Karszt és Barlang 1970 (1) : 55 (obit.), portr. palaeontologist References: • Karszt és Barlang 1990 (2) : 174-175 181 • D. Balazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona : 229-230 • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 173, 52 portr., 63-64 Landaeta Rosales, Manuel 27 December 1847 – 13 August 1920 Lammer, Hildegard (née Hübel) reported on Venezuela caves 1951/52 – 04 April 2013 References: Austrian caver • Bol. Soc. Venezolana. Espeleol. (22) 1986 : 37, portr. References: • Die Höhle 64 2013 : 166 (obit.), portr. Landjev, Nikola • Mattes : 327-328, portr. 1953 Bulgarian caver Lämmermayr, Ludwig References: 1877 – 1943 • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 494) Austrian cave exploer References: Lane, Buddy • Mattes : 328-330, portr. US caver References: Lamolle, Pierre Raphael • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 62 (6) 2004 : 180-181, portr. 25 September 1898 – 02 September 1980 French cave explorer Lane, Edward References: 1922? – 09 July 2017 • Spelunca (1) 1981 : 26, portr., (obit.) caver & founder of Helictite • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 59 References: • Caves Australia (203) 2018 : 15 (obit.) Lamon, Lewis D. 1905? – 09 June 1990 Láner, Olivér US caver 21 February 1927 – 1985 References: Hungarian cave explorer • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 48 (12) 1990 : 320 (obit.) References: • Karszt és Barlang 1985 (1-2) : 76, portr., (obit.) Lamoureux, Claude 1930 – 2008 Lang, Anton French cave explorer 17 January 1875 – 30 May 1938 References: visited Predjama 29 Oct. 1900 • Spelunca 114 2009 : 64 (obit.), portr. References: • Saar : Deutscher Biographische Index 2004 Lancelot, Dieudonne Auguste • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 294, portr. 1822 – 1894 lithographer & il ustrator, il ustrated Tour du Lang, Karl Nikolaus Monde & Magazin Pittorsque 18 February 1670 – 02 May 1741 References: studied origin of speleothems & mondmilch • Bénézit 6 1976 : 413 References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 192 • Biogr. Universelle ancienne et moderne 23 [1860] : 161 Landa, Diego de Láng, Sándor 12 November 1524 – 29 April 1579 29 July 1913 – 06 January 1982 described cenotes in Yucatan Hungarian karstologist References: References: • D. de Landa. 1966. Relacion de las Cosas de Yucatan : ix-xviii, portr. • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 230-231, portr. • Brit. Caver 86 1982 : 30 (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 1982 (1) : 61-63, portr., bibliog., (obit.) 182 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010: 92-93, portr. Lantos, Imre Langbour, Jean Marie 1961 – 02 May 1976 1948 – 2010 young Hungarian caver French caver References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1976 (1-2) : 65, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca. 122 2011 : 64 (obit.), portr. Lapajne, Štefan Langbour, Yves 24 December 1855 – 09 October 1912 1951? – 06 September 2014 director of Postojnska jama caver in France, Belgium & Algeria References: References: • Slovenski biografski leksikon 1 (3) 1928) : 618-619 • Spelunca 136, 2014 : 64 (obit.) Lapierre, Henri de Langenscheidt, Ewald 1882 – 1955 1955 explorer of Bramabiau wrote on cave sediments References: References: • Bull. Com. Nat. Spéléol 5 (1) 1955 : 14-15 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 59, portr. • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 234, portr. • D. André et al. 1988. … Bramabiau : 44, portr. Langer, Brigitte (née Mayerhofer) Larrazabal, Juan Santos 1943 – 22 January 2015 1835? – 1895 Austrian caver explored Venezuela caves References: References: • Die Höhle 66, 2015 : 149-150 (obit.), portr. • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. (22) 1986 : 37 • Mattes : 331-332, portr. Langford, Frank Larrégola, Jean Paul 1952 – 1978 1899? – 02 September 1984 Mendip caver in the 1920s French caver References: References: • Spelunca 18 (3) 1978 : 110, portr., (obit.) • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 17 (2) 1985 : 195, portr., (obit.) • portr. Larson, Carl R. Langhoffer, August 1926? – 17 February 1986 17 April 1861 – 28 March 1940 US caver Croatian cave biologist References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 44 (5) 1986 : 126 (obit.) • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 107-109 • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 82, portr. only Larson, Charlie • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 173 US caver References: Lankester, Edward Ray • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 72 (6) 2014 : 22, portr. 15 May 1847 – 13 August 1929 explained blindness of cave animals Lartet, Edouard References: 15 April 1801 – 28 February 1871 • J. Gunn. 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 153-154 cave palaeontologist References: • P. Boulanger, 1970 : Guide des Cavernes … de France : 253 183 László, Árpád Laučik, Ivan 1940 – 21 December 1987 04 July 1944 – 12 May 2004 Hungarian caver wrote on caves References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1988 (1) : 71 (obit.) • Spravodaj 2004/2 : 72 (obit.), portr. Latham, John Laufer, Ferenc 27 June 1740 – 04 February 1837 1911 – 02 May 1980 described the cave-dwelling Guacharo Hungarian caver References: References: • Dict. Nat. Biog. 11 1963 : 605-606 • Karszt és Barlang 1981 (1-2) : 68 (obit.) Latham, Joseph Laumanns, Michael 1944? – 18 February 2004 recorder of African & Asian caves Yorkshire caver References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. Höhlen -u Karstforsch 48 (3) 2002 : 76, portr. only • Descent (177), 2004 : 8, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. Höhlen -u Karstforsch 55 (4) 2009 : 136, portr. Latour, Jacques Launay, Louis de 02 July 1918 – 1956 19 July 1860 – 30 June 1938 worked with De Joly worked with Martel References: References: • Bull. Com. Nat. Spéléol. 6 (2) 1956 : 64-65 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 59-60 • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 59 Laurent, Peter Edmund Latrobe, Charles Joseph 1796 – 1837 20 March 1801 – 02 December 1875 visited Slovene caves in 1818 visited Vilenica in 1830 References: References: • Dictionary of National Biography • portrait • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 121 • Dict. Nat. Biogr. 11 : 623-624 • Australian Dict. Biogr. 2 : 89-93 1967 Laurent, Roger • A. Gross. 1956. Charles Joseph Latrobe 15 May 1941 – 19 August 2007 • ODNB 2004. 32 : 647-648, portr. French cave explorers • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 151, portr. References: Lattinger, Romana • Spelunca 107 2007 : 62 (obit), portr. 18 September 1935 – 28 January 2012 Laureti, Lamberto Croatian cave explorer 1936 References: cave scientist from 1957 • Speleolog 60, 2012 : 217-219 (obit.), portrs. References: Laub, Gerhard • Grotte d’Italia, ser. IV, 4 for 1973 (1975) : 19 & portr., p. 23 10 November 1920 – 03 June 2007 Lauritzen, Stein-Erik German cave explorer Norwegian karstologist References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u.Kforsch 53 (6) 2007 : 120-121 (obit), portrs., bibliog. References: • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 67 portr. only 184 Lautier, Jean References: • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 11 (7) 1953 : 1, portr. – 198? cave archaeologist Lawson, William References: 1933 – 1996 • Spelunca (38) 1990 : ix, portr., (obit.) US caver Lavaur de la Boisse, Guy de References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 54 (10) 1996 : 274 (obit.) 03 February 1903 – 21 March 1986 French caver with Martel & De Joly Lazelle, Lynne References: 13 November 1938 – 10 February 2005 • Spelunca (24) 1986 : 42-44, portr., (obit.), bibliog. US caver • Brit. Caver 99, 1986 : 30 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 61, portr. References: • UIS Bull. (29) 1986 : 21 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 63 (5) 2005 : 21 (obit.), portr. • portrait Lazius, Wolfgang Lavoignac, Bernard 31 October 1514 – 19 June 1565 1953? – 08 June 1975 made maps of Slovenia in 1545 & 1573 French caver & hydrologist References: References: • portrait (1554) • Spelunca 15 (4) 1975 : 4, portr., (obit.) • Karrow, R.W. 1993. Mapmakers of 16th c. : 334-343 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 192, portr. Law, Robert • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. 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Labegalini. 2015. 50 Years of UIS : 15, 381, portr. only Lawrence, Alexander 10 July 1820 – 05 February 1871 Le Carbonnier de la visited Cango caves in 1849 Morsanglière, Jean References: 02 October 1912 – 13 December 1998 • Bull. S. Afr. Speleol. Assoc. 37. 2002 : 15, 18 cave archaeologist References: Lawrence, Joseph D. • Spelunca (73) 1999 : 59 (obit.) NSS vice-president 185 Le Guen, Veronique • Descent (232) 2013 : 4 • Descent (233) 2013 : 30-34 portrs. 1956? – 18 January 1990 • S.A. Craven : 2015 Himalayan J. (70) : 176-182, portrs. French caver • Cave & Karst Sci. 43 (2) 2016 : 75-78 References: • Descent (93) 1990 : 7 (obit.) Leather, James T. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 48 (3) 1990 : 81 (obit.) fl. 1842 – 1888 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 48 (5) 1990 : 128 (obit.) did water tracing in Pennines by flood pulses Le Roche, Christin References: • Proc. Yorks. Geol. Soc. 1842; 1876-1887 1966 – 2002 French cave explorer Leavell, Brian References: 04 October 1950 – 11 August 2018 • Spelunca (91) 2003 : 58, portr., (obit.) US cave explorer Le Royer, Alexandre References: • NSS News 76 (12) 2018 : 30 (obit.), portr. 1860 – 1922 Swiss, worked with Martel Lebel, Jean Marc References: 11 April 1961 – 13 September 2001 • Spelunca (31) 1988 61 French cave diver Lea, C. Henry References: • Spelunca (84) 2001 : 59, portr., (obit.) 1879? – 20 May 1965 friend of Eli Simpson Leben-Aci, France References: 04 July 1928 – 15 November 2002 • Bull. Br. Speleol. Assoc. (67) 1965 : 8 karst archaeologist Leach, James Jackson References: • Naše jame (44) 2002 : 230-231, portr., (obit.) 23 December 1920 – 15 March 2000 • Naše jame (3) 1988 suppl. : 103-106, bibliog. Yorkshire caver in Cave Rescue Organization References: Lebouglanger, Thierry • Caves & Caving (87) 2000 : 6 (obit.) 1958 – 2018 French cave explorer Leakey, Louis Seymour Bazett References: 07 August 1903 – 01 October 1972 • Spelunca (153) 2019 : 64, portr. anthropologist in Kenya References: Lechner, Heinrich (née • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (19) : 13 (obit.) Michels; “Rübezahl”) • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World Palaeont. Collns : 181 1884 – 1959 Leakey, Robert Dove Austrian cave explorer References: 23 June 1914 – 22 April 2013 • Mattes : 332-334, portr. discovered & explored Mossdale cave References: Lee, John Edward • Bull. Brit. Speleol. Assoc. (4) 1947 : 2 21 December 1808 – 18 August 1887 • Descent (92) 1990 : 20-23; (93) : 20-22; (94) 1990 translated books on bone caves; geologist : 28-29; (96) 1990 : 28-29, portrs. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. N/L 3 (4) 1945 : 4 (joined NSS) References: • S.A. Craven. 1984. Hist. cave expl. N. Pennines : 124, 154-157, 159 • Dict. Nat. Biography • TRS diary 60 : 42-43 (31 Aug. 2007) • J.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 27, portr. 186 Leél-Össy, Sándor • portrait file • Die Höhle 52 (1) 2001 : 21 17 September 1924 – 05 September 1998 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 47 (3) 2001 : 75 portr. cave scientist References: Lehmann, Otto • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 144-145 (obit.), portr. 09 June 1884 – 12 April 1941 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 93, portr. studied speleogenesis Léger, Bertrand References: • Grotte d’Italia, ser. 2, 5, 1941-1944 : 165 (obit.) 1947 – 17 November 1984 • J. Spelean Hist. 17 (4) 1983 : 48 French cave diver • D.J. Lowe. 2002. Geoscientists : 3 References: • Gunn, J. 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 381 • Spelunca (17) 1985 : xxvii (obit.) • Semeraro, R. 2012. 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Leipner, Adolph c. 1827 – 1894 Lehmann, Christian wrote on Proteus 1891? – 28 January 1973 References: German caver • F.C. Phillips. Hist. Bristol Nat. Soc. Proc. Br. Nats. References: Soc. 30 (3A) 1962 : 181-185, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 19 (1) 1973 : 26 (obit.) • portr. file • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 7 (14) 1972 : 33 (obit.), portr. Leitch, Robert Lehmann, Herbert – 11 July 1958 25 January 1901 – 08 March 1971 caretaker at Naracoorte German karstologist References: References: • Helictite, 24 (1 & 2) 1986 : 62-64, portr. • Brit. Caver 57 1972 : 33 (obit.) • E. Hamilton-Smith. 1986. Hist. Naracoorte caves • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. -u K.forsch 17 (1-2) 1971 : 1, portr., (obit.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. -u K.forsch 12 (1) 1966 : 1 (65th jub.) • Karszt és Barlang 1971 (1) ; 40 (obit.) 187 Leja, Ferdinand • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 58-59 • Shaw & Čuk 2015. 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Kungurskuya … Peshchera : 276, portr. cave biologist References: Lepiller, Michel • Mitt. Verb. dt. H -u.Kforsch. 11 (2) 1965 : 41-42, portr., bibliog., (obit.) 1948 – 29 October 2006 Lenhossék, Mihály French hydrogeologist & cave explorer References: 28 August 1863 – 26 January 1937 • Spelunca 108 2007 : 62 (obit.), portr. anatomist, pathologist • Speleo-Drack, 22, 2016 : 3-4, portrs. References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 173 Lépineux, Georges • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 93 09 May 1920 – February 2005 Lens, Bernard discovered Gouffre de la Pierre St. Martin References: 27 May 1682 – 24 December 1740 • P. Boulanger 1970 : Guide des Grottes … de France : 254 made drawings of Wookey Hole • Spelunca (98) 2005 : 60 (obit.), portr. References: • Dict. Nat. Biog. 11 1963 : 932-933 Lergetporer, Benedikt 31 May 1845 – 14 November 1910 Lenz, Toni photographer, including at Škocjan 1899? – 03 June 1961 References: German caver • B. Lergetporer. 1892. Landschafts. 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References: Lesjak, Zoran • Wessex Cave Club J. 25 (268) 2000 : 123 • Caves & Caving (87) 2000 : 6 (obit.) 13 October 1946 Slovene cave explorer Lewis, Robert References: US caver & pubn. manager • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 106 bibliog. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 10 (2) 1952 : 1-2, portr. Lesser, Friedrich Christian 12 May 1692 – 17 September 1754 Lewis, Warren C. studied caves in the Harz 26 October 1915 – 12 October 2005 References: US cave researcher • Karst u Höhle 1994/95 : 68-69, portr. References: • K. Lambrecht & Quenstedt. 1938. Fossilium cat. I. (72) : 260 • Nat. Speleol Soc. News 57 (11) 1999 : 328, portr. • notes in biogr. file • NSS News 64 (1) 2006 : 30 (obit.), portr. • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 3 : 1557 • B. v. Freyberg. 1932. Geol. Erforsch. Thuringens : 154, opp. 16, portr. Leyge, Didier • portrait file • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 177 1957 collected cave postcards Letrone, Michel References: 01 January 1933 – 12 March 2014 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 146, bibliog. French caver & cave diver Lichard, Daniel References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 145 17 January 1812 – 17 November 1882 • Spelunca 133 2013 : 64 (obit.), portr. Slovak cave geographer References: Leveque, Philippe • Slovenský Kras, 38 2000 : 99, 101, portr. 17 July 1960 – 31 July 1990 • Spelaeologia Croatica 6, 2005 : 56, portr. French caver • Slovenský Kras 47 (2) 2009 : 304, portr. References: Lichkov, Ivan • Spelunca (40) 1990 : xiv, portr., (obit.) 1946 Lévêque, Tony Bulgarian caver – 10 July 2009 References: French cave explorer • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 494 References: Lichkov, Tsvetan • Spelunca 116 2009 : 64 (obit.), portr. 1940 worldwide caver 189 References: • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 494 Lindberg, Charles Augustus 04 February 1902 – 26 August 1974 Lichtenfels, Eduard Peithner von visited Mammoth & Crystal Cave in 1921 18 November 1833 – 22 January 1913 References: painter, including at Škocjan • J. Spelean History 50 (2) 2016 : 32-41, portrs. References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 192-193 Lindberg, Knut • Bénézit 6. 1976 : 652 1892 – 1962 cave biologist Liebig, Justus von References: 12 May 1803 – 18 April 1873 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. u-k.forsch 10 (1) 1964 : 1 (obit.) studied the role of CO2 in speleothems • H.D. Gebauer, 2004 : Resources Speleol. Afghanistan : 6, 149, portr. References: • portrait file Lindberg, Kristi/kriste • Chambers Biographical Dictionary : 894-895 US conservationist References: Liebman, Robert • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 60 (10) 2002 : 280-281, portr. July 1942 – 15 June 2017 US caver Lindner, Anton Friedrich References: 22 July 1800 – 19 October 1841 • NSS News 75 (8) 2017 : 20 (obit.), portr. first to descend Trebiciano in 1840-41 References: Liebmann, Walter • Brit. Caver 58 1972 : 91-102 (a translation of the next) 1885 – 1974 • Die Höhle 22 (1) 1971 : 7-15 collected cave fauna • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 127 • T.R. Shaw. 1992. Hist. Cave Sci. … : 38, 40 References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 107 • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 209-210 • Simp. Internaz. Protostoria Speleol. 1993 : 48 • Mattes : 338-339 Liégeois, Paul G. 1900? – 1962 Lindsley, Peter leader of Belgian speleology president of Cave Research Foundation, USA References: References: • Spelunca 2 1962 : 51 • Caving Internat. Mag. (12) 1981 : 11-13, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 62 (11) 2004 : 325-327, portr. Lièvre, Lucien 1877 – 1958 Link, Cord H. wrote on underground rivers – 12 March 1978 References: US caver • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 146, bibliog. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 36 (12) 1978 : 253 (obit.) Limberger, Gunter 1942 – 1997 Lippert, Friedrich Wilhelm Austrian cave explorer 28 September 1780 – 03 March 1862 References: Franconian bone caves & speleogenesis • Mattes : 337-338, portr. References: • Zeit. Karst -u. Höhlenkunde 1941 (3-4) : 94-102 190 Liptai, Ervin References: • Descent (111) 1993 : 7 (obit.) 1960 – 27 October 1984 Hungarian caver Livesey, Peter M. References: 1945 – 26 February 1998 • Karszt és Barlang 1984 (2) : 130, portr., (obit.) Yorkshire caver Lipták, Zoltán References: • Caves & Caving (86) 1999 : 12, portr., (obit.) 07 March 1941 • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 60 Slovak cave explorer References: Llewellyn, E. H. • Aragonit (6) 2001 : 56, portr. (60th jub.) – 1967? • Aragonit (1) 1996 : 48, (55th jub.) Yorkshire cave explorer Lisboa, Miguel Maria References: • J. Craven Pothole Club 4 (1) 1967 : 72-74 (obit.) 22 May 1809 – 10 April 1881 described Venezuela caves Llewelyn, John Dillwyn References: 12 January 1810 – 24 August 1882 • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. (22) 1986 : 42-44, portr., bibliog. photographer of Welsh caves in the 1850s Lisle de Lisle, Winefred References: • Cave Sci. 15 (3) 1988 149-155 portr. Mary Lady Howard 20 December 1841 – 07 December 1909 Llič, Uroš visited Luray caverns in 1895 13 March 1972 – 20 July 2016 References: Slovene cave explorer • J. Spelean Hist. 26 (1) 1992 : 1, 5-6 References: • portrait file • Bilten 2018 : 68 (obit.), portr. Liszkowski, Jerzy Llopis Llado, Noel 16 March 1936 – 14 February 2005 1911 – 14 February 1968 Polish karstologist Spanish geologist & speleologist References: References: • Int. J. Speleol. 34 (1-2) 2005 : 83 (obit.) • Cave Res. Gp. N/L (114) 1968 : 8 (obit.) • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 21 (1-4) 1969 : 78-79, bibliog., (obit.) Litaker, Jerry • Speleon 17, 1970 : 117-118 1952/53 – 23 July 2006 • Speleon 22, 1975-76 : 3, 7-34, portr., bibliog. US cave explorer & surveyor • Spelunca 8 (3) 1968 : 12-13 (obit.) • notes in biogr. File References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 64 (10), 2006 : 26, portr., (obit.) Lloyd, Emily Little, Elsie – 1905 10 January 1947 – 11 June 2013 made drawings in Nidderdale caves in 1862 in S.Wales Cave Club References: • Descent (163) 2001/2002 : 27 References: • S.A. Craven, 2006 : Cave & Karst Sci. 33 (1) : 34-35 • Descent (236), 2014 : 24-25 (obit.), portr. Little, William Harold Lloyd, Oliver Cromwell 04 August 1911 – 20 May 1985 06 December 1919 – 26 December 1992 cave diver & Mendip caver a senior S. Wales caver 191 References: References: • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (47) 1985 : 16 (obit.) • Slovenský Kras 38 2000 : 108, portr. • Proc. Univ. Bristol Speleol. Soc. 17 (2) 1985 : 192-194, portrs., (obit.) • Proc. Univ. Bristol Speleol. Soc. 17 (3) 1986 : 331-341, bibliog. Lomonosov, Mikhail Vasilivič • Cave Diving Gp. N/L (76) 1985 : 1-4, obit. 08 November 1711 (or 19 November) – 04 April 1765 (or 15 April) • Caves & Caving (29) 1985 : 2 (obit.) • Descent (65) 1985 : 8 (obit.), portr. studied cave meteorology • Wessex Cave Club J. 18 (205) 1985 : 83-84 (obit.), References: (reprint. Cave Diving Group NL 76) • Atti e Mem. Comm. Grotte. 46 2016 : 52-61, portrs. • Price, E.A. 1985. Cerberus Speleol Soc. J. 15 (3) : 56 & cover portr. • portraits Lona, Carlo 16 August 1885 – 03 November 1971 Lóczy, Lajos References: 03 November 1849 – 13 May 1920 • Atti. Mus. Civ. Storia Nat, Trieste 28 (1) 1972 : 1-12 Hungarian geologist References: Lončar, Vlado • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 127, portr. 14 January 1931 – 31 July 2013 • O. Kadić. 2010. Oneletrajz : 44, 173, portr., 63-64 • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 94, portr. Croatian caver • Aragonit (11) 2006 : 70, portr. References: • Speleolog 50, 2000 : 137-138, portrs. Lóczy, Lajos (= Louis de Loczy) • Speleolog 61, 2013 : 154-157 (obit.), portr. 05 June 1897 – 09 June 1980 Long, Chistopher Francis Drake geologist, son of Lajos 04 September 1902 – 08 September 1924 References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Oneletrajz : 59, 173, portr., 64 Yorkshire cave explorer References: Logan, Stevan Harold • S.A. Craven. 1984. Hist. cave expl. N. Pennines : 77-80 • K. Norden. 1964. The Climber 2 (3) : 32-33 26 October 1932 – 02 May 2009 • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA. 49-50 US caver • S.A. Craven. 2010. Chronic illness of … References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 67 (10) 2009 : 23 (obit.), portr. Long, Edward 23 August 1734 – 13 March 1813 Logar, Srečko described 3 Jamaica caves 31 December 1909 – 01 March 1988 References: Slovene caver • Dict. Nat. Biog. 34 1893 : 100-101 References: • Acta Carsologica 22 1993 : 38-39, (portr.) • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 107, bibliog. • F. Cundall. 1895. Bibliotheca Jamaicensis : 6 • portrait Lombard, Henri 04 December 1925 – 08 October 1950 Long, M. Harry French cave diver 1939 References: important BSA member in its later years • Československý Kras 4 (1-2) 1951 : 2 References: • Bull. Com. Nat. Spéléol. 1 (2-3), 1951 : 45-48 (obit.) • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 60 • Bull. Com. Nat. Spéléol. 2 (1-2) 1952 : 54 • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 61-62, portr. Long, Stephen Trueman 11 March 1941 – 01 December 1991 Lombardini, Alexander youth worker : introduced boys to caving 10 April 1851 – 26 April 1897 References: Slovak cave explorer • British Caver (115) 1992 : 13-14 (obit.) (& portrs. on cover) 192 Longman, Avril Lotze, Franz 1918 – 2000 27 April 1903 – 23 February 1971 cave conservationist German cave explorer References: References: • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (80) 2000 : 3 (obit.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. – K.forschung 17 (1-2) 1971 : 2, portr., (obit.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. – K.forschung 14 (3) 1968 : 73-74, bibliog. (65th jub.) Looney, Joe 1937? – 29 March 2018 Loubens, Marcel US caver 1923 – 14 August 1952 References: explored & died in Gouffre Pierre St. Martin • NSS News 76 (7) 2018 : 24, portr. References: • Bull. Com. Nat. Spéléol. 2 (1-2) 1952 : 26-27 (obit.) Looney, Mary • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 62-64, portr. 1917? – 16 August 1989 • J. Bidegain et al. 1958. Marcel Loubens. portrs. US cave biologist Loutherbourgh, Philip James References: 31 October 1740 – 11 March 1812 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 47 (10) 1989 : 241 painter of Peak Cavern in 1805 López Correa, Matthias References: 1976 • portrait. • Dict. Nat. Biography German palaeontologist References: Lovett, T. • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 234, portr. YRC member in World War I Lord, Thomas (“Tot”) References: • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J., 4 (14) 1921 : 253 24 May 1899 – 21 October 1965 amateur cave archaeologist Lovrenčič, Alojz (“Jože”?) References: member of Anthron • W.R. Mitchell, 1999. Tot Lord and the bone caves, portrs. • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 60 References: • Cave Bibliography 7 : 243 Lőrenthey, Imre Lovrić, Ivan 17 April 1867 – 13 August 1917 1754 – 1777 palaeontologist visited caves with Fortis References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Oneletrajz : 173 References: • bronze medal 1978, portr. reprod. in Milošević, A. 1998 Loriaux, Gérard Arheološka topografija Cetine, p. 23 and text, pp. 23-24 • Ivan Lovrić. 1776. Osservazioni … del viaggio : 11, etc. – 14 August 1981 • V. Božić. 1999. Speleološki Turizam u Hrvatskoj : 15, portr. French cave explorer • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 20, portr. References: • Spelaeologia Croatica 7, 2006 : 25, portr. • Spelunca (5) 1982 : 36, (obit.) • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 20 Loriol, Bernard de Low, Hugh 21 September 1913 10 May 1824 – 18 April 1905 Swiss explorer of caves in France & Spain naturalist in Sarawak References: References: • Speleunca (31) 1988 : 62 • J.Soc. Biblphy. Nat. Hist 4 (7), 1968 : 327-343, portr., bibliog. 193 Lowden, Arthur Sheridan Ložek, Vojen – December 1925 1953 Yorkshire caver Czech conservationist References: References: • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 5 (17) 1927 : 228-229, portr., (obit.) • Český kras 39, 2013 : 73 (60th jub.), portr. Lowe, David John Lubac, Pierre November 1945 1889 – 14 January 1971 editor of Cave & Karst Science made Gr. des Demoiselles a show cave References: References: • D.J. Lowe letter 30 July 2007 • Spelunca 11 (3) 1971 : 30 (obit.) • Speunca (31) 1988 : 64 Lowe, Walter Bezant 05 February 1854 (baptised) – 07 May 1928 Lucante, Jean Angel wrote on the Dobšina ice cave, Slovakia 15 January 1850 – 1889 References: wrote about caves • J.A. Venn. Alumni Cantabrienses 1951 : 219 References: • unpublished record in St. Johns Coll., Cambridge • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 64, bibliog. • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 149, bibliog. Löwengreif, Josip Jeršinovič 18 March 1775 – 10 January 1847 Lucas, John Postojna official around 1818 24 June 1818 – 01 March 1902 References: NSW Sec. for Mines ; Lucas Cave named after him • Naše jame 2 for 1960 : 18-19, portr. References: • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 70 • portrait • Australian Dictionary of Biography 5 : 107-108 Löwy, Josef 16 August 1834 – 24 March 1902 Luciani, Tommaso photographer 07 March 1818 – 09 March 1884 References: corresponded with S.A.G. • Austria. 2002. Phot. & Res. In Austria : 72, 78 References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 193 • P. Guidi letter 30 June 2016 • M. Faber, 1983. Geschichte Fotografie 2 : 140 • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 141-142 • Österreichisches Biog. Leksikon 5 (24) 1971 : 296-297 • Biographisches Jahrbuch … 7, 1905 : 170-171 Lucinkiewicz, Anton 09 September 1940 Loyd, Ackie Slovak karstologist early NSS caver References: References: • Aragonit, (6) 2001 : 55-56, portr., (60th jub.) • NSS News 65 (5) 2007 : 27, portr. Luckie, Peter Ložek, Vojen – 02 March 1959 26 July 1925 NZ caver Czech karstologist References: References: • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 2 (29), 1959 : 28-29 • Český kras 41, 2015 : 58 (90th jub.), portr. • Slovenský Kras 44; 2006: 183-185 (80th jub.), portr. Ludlow, Jerome M. US geologist, hydrologist & caver 194 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. N/L 8 (1) 1950 : 1, portr. Lundquist, Charles 26 March 1928 – 03 June 2017 Lugannani, Steve US cave surveyor & scientist 1955? – 28 October 2001 References: US caver • NSS News 75 (8) 2017 : 21 (obit.), portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 60 (4) 2002 : 113, portr., (obit.) Lunn, Francis 14 October 1795 – 04 August 1839 Lugeon, Maurice brought Proteus to England . 1832 10 July 1870 – 23 October 1953 References: Swiss professor & speleologist • Alumni Cantabrigienses pt. II, vol. 4, 1951 : 235 References: • Roy. Soc. Bulloch’s Roll • Taunton Courier 7 Aug. 1839 • Stalactite 1953 (5) : 1 (obit.) • E.F. Synge. 1973. Butleigh : 42 Lukács, László • Gent. Mag. 1839, n.s 12 : 431 1955 – 28 December 1982 Lutonský, Alojz Hungarian caver 04 November 1905 – 14 July 1997 References: Slovak cave explorer • Karszt és Barlang 1982 (2) : 134, portr., (obit.) References: Lukeš, Jan • Sinter (6) 1998 : 50-51, portr., (obit.) 1912 – 1977 Lutonský, Martin References: 16 April 1954 • Speleo, Praha 8, 1992 : 23 Slovak caver Lukić-Luka, Ozren References: • Spravodaj 2004/2 : 71 portr. 14 July 1992 – 14 July 2012 Croatian caver Lutteroth, Emma Baroness References: aided Section Küstenland financial y • Speleolog, 42/43, 1994-95, 5-7, portr. References: • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 60, portr. • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 145 • Speleolog 60, 2012 : 219 (obit.), portr. • Speleolog 65, 2017 : 94-95, portrs. Luxmoore, E. Bouverie Lukniš, Michal 1829 – 27 March 1893 26 February 1916 – 20 September 1986 studied Scottish caves Slovak geography professor References: • K. Lambrecht & Quenstedt. 1938. Fossilium Cat. I (72) : 272 References: • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 3 : 1616 • Slovenský Kras 25 1987 : 231-233, portr., (obit.) • Q.J. Geol. Soc. 50 1894 : 43-44 Lund, Peter Wilhelm • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 177 14 June 1801 – 25 May 1880 Lyell, Charles studied S. American caves 14 November 1797 – 22 February 1875 References: considered speleogenesis • Mitt. H. -u K.forsch. 1939 (1) : 1-8 References: • K. Lambrecht & Quenstedt. 1938. Fossilium cat. I (72) : 272 • Archives Nat. Hist. 23 (1) 79-97, passim • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 3 : 1614 • L.G. Wilson. 1972. Charles Lyell • H.V. Walter, 1948 : Pre-history … Lagos Santa : 9-13 • H.B. Woodward. 1907. Hist. Geol. Soc. London : opp. 86, portr. • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 177 • Van Riper, A.B. 1993. Men among the Mammoths (passim) 195 • E. Bailey. 1962. Charles Lyell References: • T.R. Shaw. 1992. History of cave science • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (49), 1986 : 7 (obit.) Lyles, John MacGregor, John US cave explorer 24 January 1825 – 16 July 1892 References: visited Postojnska jama • NSS News 76 (11) 2018 : 7-8 portr. References: • E. Hodder, 1894 : John Macgregor (‘Rob Roy’), portr. Lyons, Andrew • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1484-1900 : 229, portr. 13 August 1854 (baptised) – 15 July 1937 (buried) • S.A. Craven. Letter 15 Sept. 2008 early explorer of Lamb Leer • ODNB 35, 2004 : 438-9, portr. References: MacGregor, Kirk • Proc. UBSS 20 (2) 1995 : 143-144, portr. 145-146, 149 • Caves & Caving 1 (3) 1938 : 106-108 08 November 1946 – 05 December 2017 president of Toronto Caving Group Lyons, Paul Dominic References: – 05 February 1994 • N.S.S. News 76 (5) 2018 : 27, portr., (obit.) Yorkshire caver Machin, Roy References: • Caves & Caving (64) 1994 : 3 (obit.) – 27 May 1986 English & Welsh caver MacCurdy, George Grant References: 17 April 1863 – 15 November 1947 • Brit. Caver 99 1986 : 31 (obit.) US anthropologist & prehistorian • Descent (71) 1986 : 9 (obit.) References: MacKenzie, Georgina Mary Muir • Cave Science 1 (5) 1948 : 178-181, portr., (obit.) • Cave Science 1 (6) 1948 : 226-238, bibliog. only 09 September 1834 – 24 January 1874 visited Demänova ice cave in 1859 MacDonnell, Steve Martin References: 11 September 1951 – 28 November 2019 • D. Birkett. Spinsters abroad 1991 : 284 US cave explorer • biographical file • D. Anderson. 1966 Miss Irby and her friends, portr. References: • portrait file • NSS News 78 (2) 2020 : 33 (obit), portr. • Slovenský Kras 37, 1999 : 187-200, portr. • marriage & death certificates Macenery, John 27 November 1797 – 18 February 1841 MacLeay, Kenneth first person to believe humans & extinct animals fl. 1802-1819 were contemporary wrote on Spar Cave, Skye References: References: • Rep. Trans. Devonshire Assoc. 96, 1964 : 113-146 • Dict. Nat. Biogr. • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World Palaeont. Collns : 192 • Cat. Collection of John McEnery. 1842 MacNeice, Louis • J. Lyon. Isis 61 (1) 1970 : 73 12 September 1907 – 03 September 1963 • G. Oliver. 1875. Collectns Hist Catholic Relig. Cornwall : 351-2 • Stud. Speleol. 13, 2004 : 5, 8, portr. died after potholing • G.L.H. Davies. 2007. Whatever is under the earth : 67-68 References: • H. Carpenter. 1996 : The envy of the world … : 213 MacFadyen, William A. • Cave & Karst Science 45 (3) 2018 : 111-112, portr. 05 November 1893 – 06 June 1985 geologist & conservationist 196 MacPherson, Telasco A. Magyar, Robert Louis 1877 – 1896 1958? – 17 November 2009 described Venezuelan caves US caver References: References: • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. (22) 1986 : 38, portr. • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 68 (5) : 30 (obit.), portr. MacSharry, Noel Mahler, Friedrich – 1965? 1891 – 1954 Mendip caver in 1919 exploration of Eisriesenwelt References: References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 8 (102) 1965 : 287 (obit.) • Eisriesenwelt 1879-1979 : 5-6, portr. only Mačák, Jozef Mahoney, Charles William 19 July 1957 1941 – 24 February 2002 Slovak cave explorer US caver References: References: • Aragonit 12, 2007 : 125 (50th jub.), portr. • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 60 (2002 : 186, portr., (obit.) Mačko, Dušan Mahorčič, Fran Josip 05 August 1938 1817 – 1883 Slovak cave explorer son of Josip, 1769-1831. Mayor of Naklo & Matavun. References: The first owner of Matavun 8 which was an inn in • Aragonit 4 1999 : 48 (60th jub.), portr. the 1850s. It was he who assisted Schmidl in his • Aragonit 13 (1) 2008 : 60 (70th jub.), portr. explorations and Schmidl responded by naming Mader, Leopold part of the cave Mahorčičeva jama References: 1886 – 1961 • Family tree of Mahorčič family, held by Nadja collected cave beetles Babič of Naklo 14 (via Darja Kranjc) References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 211-212 Mahorčič, Josef 1803 – 10 May 1871 Maempel, George Zammit Mayor of Naklo; evidently an erroneous version of Geological museum curator, Malta what is in the family tree, see entry above References: References: • G. Zammitt Maempel. 1989. Pioneers Maltese Geol. : back cover, portr. • Naše jame 30, 1988, suppl. : 108 Magdalenić, Anton Mahorčič, Josip 07 January 1928 – 01 August 1994 1769 – 1831 geologist & hydrologist Mayor of Naklo & Matavun. Made Škocjanske jame References: visitors’ book on 1 January 1819. Father of Fran • Geologica Croatica 47 (2) 1994 : 255-258, portr., bibliog., (obit.) Josip 1817-1883. Magnin, Antoine References: • Family tree of Mahorčič family, held by Nadja 15 February 1848 – 15 April 1926 Babič of Naklo 14 (via Darja Kranjc) karst hydrologist • Škocjanske jame calendar c. 2012, quoting tombstone References: Maignan, Nicolas • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 64 1970 – 23 July 1998 French caver 197 References: • Spelunca (72) 1998 : 60 (obit.), portr. Major, Johann Daniel 16 August 1634 (or 1636) – 23 August 1693 Maire, Richard writer on mondmilch 11 May 1949 References: French cave explorer • W.R. Reinbacher. 1994. The healing earth : 10-12 References: • L. Thorndike. Hist. magic exp. sci. 8, 1958 : 33 • W.R. Reinbacher. 1998. Lenen, Arbeit und Umwelt • Spelunca (115) 2009 : 54, 56, portr. des Arztes Johann Daniel Major, portr. Mairetet, Jean Pierre • W.R. Reinbacher [2004] Cumbrian Medical Thought in 17c : 13-14, 187 1941 – 14 May 1988 Majoros, Zsuzsana cave explorer fl. 1980s References: geologist at Miskolc National Park • Spelunca (30) 1988 : 111 (obit.) References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 64-65, portr. • portraits • postcard of library exhib. Mairey, André Majzon, László 12 January 1904 – 19 July 1973 1908? – 08 April 2006 French cave explorer geologist & palaeontologist References: References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 173 • Spelunca (104) 2006 : 62, portr., (obit.) Mais, Karl (“Charly”) Makina, Jadranko Ostojić 06 November 1958 26 January 1940 – 09 January 2012 an international speleologist Croatian cave explorer References: References: • Speleolog 66, 2018 : 82-88, portrs. • portrait file • Die Höhle 51, 2005 : 137, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 2008 [2010] : 73, portr. only Makowský, Alexander • Mais, K. obituary notice 2012 16 December 1833 – 30 November 1908 • Die Höhle 63 2012 : 116-117, portrs. Moravian geologist • Mitt. v. dt. H -u Karstforsch 58 (1) 2012 : 29-30 (obit.), portr. References: • Acta Carsologica 41 (1) 2012 : 162 (obit.), portr. • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Šošůuský … 169 • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 25 (2) 1990 : 84 • Mattes : 342-344, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 2012-2014 : 181 (obit.), portr. • Mattes : 340-342, portr. Maksimovich, G. A. Majerić, Fanika 1904 – 16 May 1979 07 March 1931 – 24 January 2006 Russian karstologist Croatian cave explorer & writer References: References: • Dorofeev & Andreichuk. 1990. Kungurskaya … Peshchera : 280, portr. • Brit. Caver 80 1981 : 31 (obit.) • Speleolog. 54, 2006 : 90-91 (obit.), portr., bibliog. • Karszt és Barlang 1980 (1) : 46 (obit.) Majláta, Bela Malak, Ahmad Jawad 1831 – 1900 16 May 1928 – 02 April 1985 Slovak cave explorer President Speleo Club de Lebanon References: References: • Aragonit (11) 2006 : 69, portr. • Brit. Caver 99 1986 : 31 (obit.) • UIS Bull. (29) 1986 : 23 (obit.) 198 Malbos, Jules de • F. Boase. 1921. Modern English biography 6 : cols. 147-148 • A.L. Mumm. 1923-28. Alpine Club Register 2 : 226-228 15 May 1782 – 05 February 1867 • portr. early explorer of Bramabiau • grave photos & handwriting References: • ODNB 36 2004 : 326 • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 65 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 235-6, portr. • Annales ser. nat. hist. 10. 2000 : 105-108 Malečkar, Franc • Brompton Cemetery records 24 December 1956 Malott, Clyde A. Slovene caver 10 September 1887 – 26 August 1950 References: US karstologist • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 108-111, bibliog. • Jamar 5 (1) 2012 : 44-46, portr. References: • Bull. Nat. Speleol. Soc. 12 1950 : 72 Maler, Hugo Man, Igor 1927 – June 2007 09 October 1922 – 16 December 2009 Swiss caver member of Commissione Grotte References: • Statactite, 57 (2), 2007 : 61-62 (obit.), portr. References: • Progressione (56) 2009 : 206 (obit.), portr. Malez, Mirko Manaresi, Angelo 06 November 1924 – 23 August 1990 09 July 1890 – 06 April 1965 cave archaeologist president of Club Alpino Italiano References: • UIS Bull. (35) 1990 : 34 (obit.) References: • Naše jame (33) 1991 : 144 (obit.) • Internet, portr. • Speleologia Croatica 1 1990 : 1-2 (obit.), portr. • T. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-40 : 48,142 • Speleolog 50, 2000 : 79-102, portrs., bibliog. • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 8 Mandement, Joseph 1876 – 1958 Mali, Alois (“Luis”) worked on cave art, explorer in Bedeilhac 14 June 1914 – 02 May 1997 References: explored Rettenwand höhle • C. Bernadac. 1975. Le Passe-Montagne : p6 of plates portr. : 36-37 References: • Mitt. Höhlenk. Steiermark 26 (1-4) 1997 : 1 (obit.), portr. Mandini, Sandro • Mattes : 344-345, portr. – 18 February 1979 Italian caver Malinar, Hrvoje References: fl. 1959-76 • Sotto Terra 18 (52) 1979 : 24-27, portrs., (obit.) early Croatian cave diver References: Maneely, John • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 103, portr. 1976 – 28 September 2008 • V. Božić. 2016. Povijest … jamama : 13, portr. cave diver Malleson, George Bruce References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 30 (313) : 219 08 May 1825 – 01 March 1898 • Wessex Cave Club J. 30 (314) : 243-245 (obit.), portrs. visited Postojnska jama 18 May 1863 References: Mánes, Josef • Who was who 1 1897-1915. (1953) : 469-470 12 May 1820 – 09 December 1871 • Dict. Nat. Biogr. Suppl. 3. 1901 : 134-135 Czech artist • The Times 2 March 1898 : 1 (obit.) 199 References: • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) :67 Marchesetti, Carlo de 17 January 1850 – 01 April 1926 Mansfield, Chrissy V. naturalist & prehistorian in Trieste 1899 – 31 December 1968 References: US caver • Akten ALCADI ’94, 1996 : 83 References: • Cave & Karst Science 38 (3) 2011 : 139-140 • Alpi Giulie 66 1971 : 44-49, portr. (M. Galli) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 27 (2) 1969 : 34 (obit.) • portraits Mansfield, Raymond Walter • T. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-40 : 142 • Progressione 64. 2017 : 147-150, portr. 23 June 1942 – 06 March 2016 • Mattes : 345-348, portr. international cave bibliographer & Mendip caver References: Marchi, Francesco de • [Order of] Funeral Service 2016 (portr.) 1504 – 15 February 1576 • Descent (249) 2016 : 6 (obit.), portr. explored Grotta a Male in the Abruzzi in 1563 • Wessex Cave Club J. 34 (337) 2016 : 91 (obit.) References: • Descent (251) 2016 : 36-37 portr. • E. Buri & R. Lucreszi (1993) Simp. Int. Protostoria Speleol. 1991 : 183-184, portr. • NSS News 75 (6) 2017 : 31 (obit.) Maranac, Slavko Maréchal, Pierre 1922 – 2003 explored in Bramabiau 1951-1963 developed administration of Croatian Karst References: • D. André et al. 1988. … Bramabiau : 44, 46, portr. References: • V. Božić. 2014. Ilustrirana …Hrvatska : 37, portr. Marett, Robert Ranulph Marbach, Georges 13 June 1866 – 18 February 1943 1944 1938 President, Brit. Speleol. Assoc. French cave explorer References: • R.R. Marett. 1941. A Jerseyman at Oxford, autobiog. portr. References: • A. Keith. 1950. Autobiography : 321, 653-4 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 152, bibliog • Caves & Caving 1 (3) 1938 : [80], portr. only Marcano, Gaspar Margarethe II, Queen of Denmark 01 April 1850 – 16 January 1910 16 April 1940 Venezuelan cave archaeologist visited Postojnska jama 2002 References: References: • Bol. Venezolana Espel. 3, 1997 : 37-39, portr. • Almanach de Gotha 1998 : 77 • portrait file Marcano, Vicente 27 October 1848 – 17 June 1891 Mariani, Ernesto explorer of Venezuelan caves 17 August 1863 – 26 October 1939 References: President 1897 of Gruppo Grotte Milano • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espel. 31, 1997 : 37, 40-41, portr. References: • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 10 (3) 1958 : 111, portr. only Marchand, Géo 27 June 1922 – 27 July 2010 Marinelli, Giovani French caver 28 February 1846 – 02 May 1900 References: Udine cave explorer • Spelunca (10) 1983 : 32, portr. References: • Spelunca (119) 2010 : 64 (obit.), portr. • Mondo Sotterraneo 28 for 2004 [2005] : 14-15, portr. • Alpi Giulie 5 (3) 1900 : 36 (obit.) 200 • Alpi Giulie 5 (4) 1900 : 40-42, portr. Mariotte, Edmé Marinelli, Olinto 1620 – 12 May 1684 11 February 1874 – 14 June 1926 discussed how springs continue to flow Italian speleologist References: References: • T.R. Shaw. 1992. History of Cave Science : 94 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 127 • Mondo Sotterraneo 1974-75 : 9 Marjanac, Irina • Mondo Sotterraneo Indice 1904-2003 : 83, portr. only 22 November 1924 – 24 March 2005 • Mattes : 348-350, portr. Croatian cave explorer Marinitsch, Josef References: • Speleolog 42/43, 1994-95 : 25, 28 portr. 04 October 1838 – 06 December 1915 • Speleolog 53 2005 : 109-110 (obit.), portr. cave explorer at Škocjan References: Marjanac, Slavko • Primorski Slovenski biografski leksikon 9 1983 : 360-361 07 April 1922 – 23 June 2003 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 112, portr., bibliog. Croatian cave explorer • Müller, F. Mitt. dt. u. Ö. Alpenvereins (7 & 8) 1916 : 67-68 References: • R. Pirker. Letter from R. Oedl. 20.4.1972 • Speleolog 50, 2000 : 109-114, portrs., bibliog. • Pazza. P.A. 1893. Chronik Sect. Küstenland : 366, opp. 353, portr. • V. Božić. 2003 Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 34, 47, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 193 • Speleolog 50-51, 2002-03 : 139-140 (obit.), portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 360, 363 • Progressione (63) 2016 : 154-155 Marker, Margaret Eleanor • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-40 : 142 • Mattes : 350-352, portr. 27 March 1932 – 12 June 2015 karst geographer in Yorkshire & S. Africa Marinov, Bozhan References: 1909 – 1985 • World Who’s Who of Women in Education, 1978 : 338 Bulgarian caver • Cave & Karst Science 42 (3) 2015 : 107 (obit.), portr. References: Markić, Anton • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 494 15 February 1922 – 31 August 2001 Marinov, Ivan cave photographer fl. 1994 References: leading Dalmatian caver • Speleolog, 48-49 2000-01 [2003] : 118-119, portr., (obit.) References: • Speleolog, 50, 2000 : 143-145, portrs. • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 35, portr. Markó, István Mariot, Emanuel 1909 – 1978 07 January 1825 – 07 August 1891 Hungarian cave explorer photographer References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1978 (1-2) : 75, portr., (obit.) • C. Howes. To photograph darkness. 1989 : 75-68 Markó, Karóly • Öst. Biogr. Lex. 6 (26) 1973 : 93-94 • J.M. Eder. 1945. History of Photography : 531, 589-90, 799 25 September 1791 – 19 November 1860 • J.M. Eder. 1932. Ausführliches … Photographie : 332-333 Hungarian painter, inc. Baradla cave • E. Mariot. 1891. Fotographische Correspondenz :396-400 (obit.) References: • M. Kambic, 1989. 150 Let Fotografije : 154 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 127, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. 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References: • DNB (1963) 12 : 1156-1157 Martin, Robin K. • Gent Mag. 1785 II opp. 583 (portr.) 1955? – 10 November 1980 • 1815 portr. US caver • Cave Bibliog. 3 : 169-171 References: Martin, David • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 39 (6) 1981 : 138 (obit.) 27 March 1842 – 26 September 1918 Martin, Theodore worked with Martel 1958? – 04 July 1999 References: USA caver • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 70 References: Martin, Guy • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (10) 1999 : 311 (obit.) 1930 – 20 September 1989 Martinčič, Andrej French caver 22 May 1935 References: cave biologist • Spelunca (4) 1990 : xiv, portr., (obit.) References: • Naše jame 30. 1988, suppl. : 113, bibliog. 203 Martineau, Harriet Peter (= Anglerius) 12 June 1802 – 27 June 1876 02 February 1457 – October 1526 visited Mammoth Cave Ky, in 1835 travelled in the Caribbean References: References: • D.N.B. • Acta Carsologica 24 1995 : 563-564 • J. Spel. Hist. 39 (1) 127, 2005 : [1] portr., 18 • Chambers Biographical Distionary 1990 : 1150 • B.W. 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Sloupsko-Šošůvské … 169 References: • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 234-235, portr. Mat’cha, Jaroslav Mattlet, Jean Marc 1879 – 1925 1951 collected cave animals French cave explorer References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers Insects Dalmatia : 214-215 References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 163 Mather, William Williams Matulić, Lucijan 24 May 1804 – 26 February 1859 1850 – 1917 US geologist : described caves cave biologist References: • J. Spelean Hist. 15 (3-4) 1981 : 36 References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 94 Mathews, Peter • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 81, portr. only 12 June 1951 Mátyás, Vilmos Australian documentation expert 22 April 1911 – 02 July 1986 References: Hungarian caver • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 145, 508 portr. 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McFarlane, Donald A. 1943 – 12 December 2016 studied cave ecology US caver & cave biologist References: References: • N.S.S. News 75 (5) 2017 : 28-29 (obit.), portr. • A.G. Fincham. 1997. Jamaica Underground : xiv, portr. McGavock, Randal William McKeown, James c. 1793 10 August 1826 – 12 May 1863 visited Postojnska jama in 1852 supposedly the first to see Jenolan caves References: References: • ACKMA Journal (72) 2008 : 41-43 • Family record, archives of Nashville, Tennessee • ACKMA Journal (79) 2010 : 23-25 • H. Gower ed., 1959 : Pen and Sword life & journals • ACKMA Journal (82) 2011 : 28-34 of Randall W.McGavock, Nashville, portrs. • E. Gleeson. 1993. Rebel sons of Erin, Indianapolis • portraits McKinney, Francis E. • Tennessean 10 June 2003 p. AM-2 – 26 March 1975 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 207-208, portr. US caver 208 References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 33 (5) 1975 : 78 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 44 (12) 1986 : 436 (obit.) McMahon, Martin Meaker, Mabel Phelps 30 November 1967 – 17 June 1992 – 1976 Irish caver US caver References: References: • Descent (107) 1992 : 11, portr., (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 35 (6) 1977 : 129 (obit.) McMichael, Preston Medeot, Saverio Luciano Angelo 1938? – 14 January 1967 27 June 1917 – 18 October 1999 US caver deputy to Eugenio Boegan References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 25 (5) 1967 : 97 • Mondo Sotterraneo 23 (1-2) 1999 : 3-11, portrs., bibliog., (obit.) • Progressione41, 1999 : 66-69, portrs., (obit.) McMillan, A. J. S. • Guidi, P. 2013. Il fondo Medeot Chairman of Wessex Cave Club • T. Shaw. 2018. Škocjan … 1920-40 : 59-60 • Mondo Sotterraneo 35, 2011 : 3-53, portrs. References: • Wessex Cave Club Circ. (23) 1950 : 3 Medici, Enzo de McMonigle, David Carl 1913 – 1982 or later 1948 – 2001 collected cave beetles US cave explorer References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 86 References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. 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Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 83 Mercator, Gerard Mészáros, Gyula 05 March 1512 – 02 December 1594 1883 – 1957 map maker ethnologist References: References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene Karst in the Past : 27 • O. Kadić. 2010. Onéletrajz : 174 Meredith, Michael E. Mészáros, Károly fl. 1980-2000 21 April 1940 – 02 May 1976 cave explorer in Europe & Borneo Hungarian speleologist References: References: • Sarawak Museum J. 48 (69) 1995 : x (Cave Bibliog. 7 : 321) • Karzst és Barlang 1976 (1-2) : 65, portr., (obit.) • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 94, portr. Merkl, Eduard 1847 Metcalfe, John Hawkridge collected cave fauna 22 May 1858 – 19 August 1923 References: probable explorer of “Gaskel ’s Passage” in Goyden • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 217-218 Pot References: Merlato, Gaetano • S.A. Craven, Cave & Karst Sci. 29 (1) 2002 : 30 03 February 1807 – 31 December 1873 painter Metcalfe, William References: 1815? – 27 April 1888 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. 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German caver Michníková, Jarmila References: 24 February 1958 • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 235, portr. Slovak cave explorer Meyrick, Frederick References: 28 January 1827 – 03 January 1906 • Aragonit 13/1 2008 : 60 (50th jub.), portr. visited Adelsberger Grotte 1850 Middleton, Gregory James References: • Alumni Oxoniensis 1715-1886 3 1891 : 949 world-wide Australian cave researcher & writer • Wellesley Index to Victorian Periodicals 1824-1900 5, 1989, p. 537 References: • F. Meyrick, 1905. Memories of life …, portr. • portr. • ODNB, portr. • portr. file Mihal’ova, Olga • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 190, portr. 1947 Miall, Louis Compton Slovak caver References: 12 September 1842 – 21 February 1921 • Spravodaj 2007/3 : 67-68 (60th jub.), portr. Yorkshire naturalist References: Mihevc, Andrej • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World Palaeont. Collns : 202 15 December 1952 Miani, Pietro cave geomorphologist References: 27 March 1929 – 14 June 2017 • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 117-118, bibliog. Friuli cave explorer • Biog. Bibliog. ZRC 1976-85 : 292-293, bibliog. References: • A. Mihevc. 2001. Speleogeneza Divaškega krasa, front flap, portr. • Mondo Sotterraneo. 41, 2017 : 89-90 (obit.), portr. • NSS News 72 (11) 2014 : 8 • Jamar 5 (2) 2012 : 42-46, portrs. Michel, Denis Mikolovita, Vera 1963? – 30 October 2009 French cave explorer 19 February 1974 – 23 October 2009 References: Hungarian cave explorer • Spelunca 120 2010 : 64 (obit.), portr. References: • Karzst és Barlang 2009 : 118-119 (obit.), portr. Michev, Tanyo • avalanche no bodies found 14 March 1939 Mikov, Vassil caver & diver 1891 – 1970 References: • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 494 cave archaeologist References: Michler, Ivan • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 494 10 November 1890 – 08 April 1982 Mikšič, Sofija Sonja important Slovene cave explorer 1926 – 03 July 1987 References: • Naše jame 13 for 1971 : 119-120 (80 jub.), portr. cave biologist • Naše jame 23-24 1982 : 113-114, portr., bibliog., (90th jub.) 212 References: References: • Naš Krš 13 (22) 1987 : 129-130 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 41 (12) 1983 : 312 (obit.) Mikulec, Stjepan Milles, Jeremiah 1916 – 19 April 1978 29 January 1714 – 13 February 1784 professor & speleologist explored Slovene caves References: References: • Naš Krš 4 (5) 1978 : 4, 85-86 portr., (obit.) • Dict. Nat. Biog. 37 1894 : 432-434 • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 63, portr. only • portraits • Acta Carsologica 26 (2) 1997 : 208-210, portr. Milani, Giuseppe • Cave & Karst Sci. 27 (1) 2000 : 16, portr. – 2006? • ODNB 38, 2004 : 239-241, portr. • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 70-71, portr. designed cave instrumentation References: Millevecchi, Franz • Progressione (53) 2006 : 85-87 (obit.), portrs. 10 June 1905 Milanović, Petar Electrician & engine diver at Postojnska jama 1938? References: • letter of 6 Apr. 1944 filed in biog. file under Anelli Serbian karstologist References: Millevecchi, Max • NSS News 69 (11) 2011 : 10, portr. 08 July 1902 Milhaud, Georges Mechanic and engine driver at Postojnska jama 06 June 1892 – 15 October 1952 References: • letter of 6 Apr. 1944 in biog. file under Anelli French cave explorer References: Milli, Luigi • Speleunca (14) 1984 : 25-26, portr. – 2010? • Speleunca (31) 1988 : 71 • P. Boulanger, 1970 : Guide des Grottes … de France : 255 Italian cave diver References: Miller, Carl F. • Brich & Böce 2011 : 120-121 (obit.) US cave archaeologist Mills, Glenn References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 16 (4) 1958 : 27-28 – 16 October 2016 US caver & painter Miller, Ludwig References: 1820 – 1897 • NSS News 74 (12) 2016 : 31 (obit.), portr. authority on cave beetles Milner, Mel References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 219 14 September 1958 – 01 August 2015 Derbyshire caver Miller, Tom References: cave explorer in Canada, Belize & US • Descent (246) 2015 : 8 (obit.), portr. References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 62 (9) 2004 : 268-269, portr. Milojević, Sima M. 1894 – 12 September 1969 Miller, William Burke (“Skeets”) studied under Cvijić 14 April 1904 – 29 December 1983 References: journalist who interviewed the trapped Floyd • Československý Kras 23 1972 (for 1971) : 140 Collins 213 Milošak, Anita Mitchell, Albert 1957 1912 – 08 October 1985 Croatian cave explorer founded Craven Pothole club References: References: • Speleolog 42/43, 1994-95 : 27-28 • S.A. Craven. 1984. Hist. cave expl. N. Pennines : 95-99 • Craven Pothole Club. Jubilee dinner. 1979 :[i], portrs. only Minton, Mark • D.M. Judson, 2009 : Eli Simpson & BSA : 60 cave explorer in Mexico & USA • Cave Newspaper Cuttings 1 : 139 • Craven Pothole Club J. 6 (6), 1985 : 262-263 (obit.) References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 67 (11) 2009 : 8, portr. Mitchell, David Minvielle, Pierre February 1939 – 1975 24 January 1934 – 31 December 2017 Mendip caver caver & writer References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 13 (160) 1975 : 219 (obit.) References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. speleol. : 169, bibliog. Mitchell, Guy Samuel • Spelunca (154) 2019 : 64, portrs. 1883 – 27 March 1918 Mirosavlević, Vladimir early Yorkshire caver 1908 – 1975 References: Croatian cave explorer • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 12, 18 • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell : portr. References: • Speleolog 22-23, 1974-75 : 23 (obit.) Mitchell, Harry Mirza, Anmar – April 1958 US caver & cave rescue Yorkshire cave explorer References: References: • J. Craven Pothole Club 2 (4) 1958 : 260 (obit.) • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 69 (6) 2011 : 24-26, portr. Miszlivecz, Annamária Mitchell, James Gentry 1942 – 14 February 1965 1950 – 29 September 1985 cave explorer US caver References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 23 (3) 1965 : 35 (obit.) • Karzst és Barlang 1985 (1-2) : 78, portr., (obit.) Mišura, Adam Mitchell, Lilian Emma 1883 03 August 1921 – 16 May 1960 Slovak cave explorer References: • J.P. Craddock. 2009. Jim Puttrell : portr. References: • Slovenský Kras 3 1959-60 : 168 (obit.) Mitchell, Richard L. Mišurová, Jarmila 24 September 1940 – 22 November 2016 25 September 1951 US cave explorer Slovak caver References: • NSS News 75 (3) 2017 : 27-28 (obit.), portr. References: • Aragonit (7) 2002 : 68, portr. (50 jub.) Mitchell, Robert Wetsel 25 April 1933 – 13 March 2010 US cave biologist 214 References: • NSS News 68 (6) 2010 : 28 (obit.), portr. Mlynárik, Števo June 1957 Mitchell, Thomas Livingstone Slovak caver 16 June 1792 – 05 October 1855 References: explorer in Australia • Spravodaj 2007/2 : 68-69 (50th jub.), portr. References: • J. Holland. J. Proc. Roy. Soc. NSW 125 1992 : 103-106 (& portrs. on p. 102) Mlynáriková, Iveta • Helictite 35 (1 & 2) 1997 : 38 30 April 1963 • Dict. Nat. Biography Slovak caver • P.N.W. Jackson. 2007. Four Centuries Geol. Travel : 343-373 References: Mitchell, William Reginald • Spravodaj 2013/1 : 76-77 (50th jub.), portr. 15 January 1928 – 07 October 2015 Modonutti, Stefano writer on Yorkshire caves 1955 – 1984 References: Canin caver • W.R. Mitchell. 1989. A Dalesman’s Diary, portr. (on wrapper) References: Mitro, Sándor • Mondo Sotterraneo Indice 1904-2003 : 84, portr. only 1958 – 2012 Modrijan, Silvo Hungarian speleologist 08 December 1926 – 01 July 1963 References: Slovene cave explorer • Karzst és Barlang 2012-2014 : 182, (obit.), portr. References: Mitter, Pavol • Naše jame 5 for 1963 : 64 portr., (obit.) • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 118 11 September 1941 – 27 August 1992 Slovak cave explorer Moeschler, Olivier References: 1954 – 28 June 1999 • Speleo, Praha 10 1993 : 1-3, bibliog., (obit.) Swiss cave explorer • Slovenský Kras 31 1993 : 125-127, portr., (obit.) References: • Spravodaj 2007/3 : 71 portr. • Stalactite 49 (2) 1999 : 67-68 (obit.), portr. Mixon, William Weston Móga, Janos 29 December 1940 – 08 May 2019 karst geographer US caver & editor References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 132-133 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (11) 1999 : 329, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 58 (5) 2000 : 154-155, portr. Mohr, Charles E. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 77 (9) 2019 : 22-23 (obit.), portrs. 03 June 1907 Mlejnek, Roman NSS president & explorer Czech cave biologist References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. N/L 6 (2) 1948 : 1, 3, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. N/L 12 (4) 1954 : 4, portr. • Acta Speleologica 6, 2015 : back cover portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 49 (5) 1991 : 149, portr., (obit.) Mlinar, Ciril • C.E. Mohr. 1966. The life of the cave : back flap 09 September 1954 Mohs, Friedrich Slovene cave diver 29 January 1773 – 29 September 1839 References: mineralogist • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 118, bibliog. 215 References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 262-263, portr. • Dict. Sci. Biogr. 9 : 447-448 • pen & ink portr. Molter, Dan • F.G. Corning. 1920. A student reverie : opp. 22, portr. – 01 June 1991 • G.L.H. Davies. 2007. Whatever is under the earth : 349 cave explorer Mojsisovics von Mojsvár, Johann References: August Georg Edmund • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 50 (3) 1992 : 76 (obit.) 18 October 1839 – 02 October 1907 Moni, Avis Arlene Geological Survey of Austria 21 April 1928 – 08 July 2014 References: • Alpi Giulie 12 (5-6) 1907 : 142-143 (obit.) US caver • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & Hist. Geol. 3 : 1734-5 References: • notes in biogr. file, portr. • NSS News 72 (9) 2014:26 (obit.), portr. • E. T. Tozer. 1984. Geol. Surv. Canada Misc. Rept. 35 : 54-61 • Geog. J. 10 (5) 1897 : 545 (“obit”, see 10 (6) : 642) Moni, Gerald • Cave bibliog. 7 : 342 (note of portr.) US cave surveyor • Alpi Giulie 12 (5-6) 1907 : 142 References: Molard, Jules • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 62 (8) 2004 : 233, portr. – 1908 Monroe, Watson H. wrote on Niaux cave paintings 01 December 1907 References: Puerto Rico geologist • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. speleol. : 170 References: Molendorf, Joseph Wilhelm • Karszt és Barlang 1987 (1-2) : 77, portr. (80th jub.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 51 (10) 1993 : 267 (obit.) c. 1787? – 1837 or later il ustrator of Cango Caves Monson, William John 6th Baron References: 14 May 1796 – 17 December 1862 • S.A. Craven. Africana Notes & News 27 (5) 1987 : 179-186 wished to visit Vilenica in 1817 Moll, Bernard Paul References: • Burkes’ Peerage 1970:1858 1697 – 26 September 1780 • J. Foster. 1891. Alumni Oxoniensis collector of early maps & images • portr. References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 119, portr. • editorial papers with Moll Atlas • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 38 Montague, Adeline Elizabeth – 11 October 1952 Molnár, Zsuzsana Wiedermanné translator, supporter & trustee for Br. Speleol. 1956 – 2013 Assoc. Hungarian cave explorer References: References: • Bull. Br. Speleol. Assoc. (33) Oct. 1952 : 3 • Karszt és Barlang 2012-2014 : 184 (obit.), portr. • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 60 • Caver Newspaper Cuttings 1 : 113 Molteno, Sir John Charles Montefiore, Lady Judith 05 June 1814 – 01 September 1886 20 February 1784 – 24 September 1862 visited Postojnska jama 10 Nov. 1871 References: visited Postojnska jama in 1855 • P.A. Malteno, 1900. The life & times of Sir J.C.M. References: • E. Rosenthal. 1964. Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa : 342-343 • J. Theakstone, 2006. Victorian & Edwardian Women Travellers : 188 • portrait file 216 Montefiori, Sir Moses Haim Moore, Edward F. 24 October 1784 – 28 July 1885 23 November 1925 – 14 June 2003 visited Postojnska jama in 1855 US caver References: References: • Chambers Biogr. Dict. 1990 : 1031 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 61 (9) 2003 : 261 (obit.) • Dict. Nat. Biogr. : 1403-1404 • Cave Bibliog 7 : 359 Moore, George William • portrs. 07 June 1928 – 05 October 2007 • Illus. London News 18 Feb. 1865 : 153 • ODNB 38 2004 : 788-790, portr. NSS president, explorer & writer • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 221, portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 9 (10) 1951 : 1, portr. Monton, Auguste • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 21 (8) 1963 : 84, portr. 09 November 1875 – 10 March 1942 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 65 (12) 2007 : 26-27, (obit.), portr. 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Soc. 57 (6) 1999 : 188, portr., (obit.) 20 November 1880 – 27 April 1967 early manager of Buchan caves Morel, Jean References: 1933 – May 1991 • ACKMA Journal (67), 2007 : 16-24, portr. French cave explorer References: Moore, Charles • Spelunca (45) 1992 : viii, portr., (obit.) 08 June 1815 – 08 December 1881 wrote on Banwell Bone Cave Morel, Philippe References: 1959 – 06 June 1999 • Quart. J. Geol. Soc. 38 1882 : 51-52 Swiss cave archaeologist • R.N. Pickford. 1971. Charles Moore 1815-1881 References: • Dict. Nat. Biogr. • Mitt. Verb dt. H.-u K.forsch 45 (4) 1999 : 164 (obit.) 217 • Stalactite, 49 (2) 1999 : 66-67 (obit.), portr. References: • Naše jame 18 for 1976 : 63-70 Morgan, Bruce • Acta Carsologica 26 (2) 1997 : 167-173 US cave explorer Mornig, Giovanni Bertini References: • NSS News 77 (9) 2019 : 29-31, portr. 22 November 1910 – 03 March 1981 Bologna caver Morgan, Edward References: fl. 1939-1949 • Sotto Terra 22 (58), 1981 : 28-30, portrs., (obit.) visited caves in S. Wales • Speleologia (23) 1990 : 51-52 References: Moro, Franco • MS. diary 1939-1949 – 26 March 1984 Moritz, Karl Philipp cave explorer in Africa & Italy 15 September 1756 – 26 June 1793 References: visited Peak Cavern in summer 1872 • Mondo. Sott. ser. 3, 8 (1-2) 1984 : 1-2, portrs., (obit.) References: Moro, Renzo • Bull. Peak Distr. Mines Hist. Soc. 3 (4) 1967 : 243-245 28 October 1935 – 13 September 2017 Mörk, Alexander von Mörkenstein Friuli cave explorer 12 December 1887 – 23 October 1914 References: Salzburg speleologist • Mondo Sotterraneo 42, 2018 : 3-12 (obit.), portrs. References: Morocutti, Albert • Mitt. f. Höhlenkunde, Graz, 8 – 12 (1) 1919 : 3-5 • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 33 portr. 16 November 1921 – 06 August 2013 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 127 Austrian cave explorer • Eiseriesenwelt 1879-1979 : 2-3, portr. References: • Mattes : 367-370, portr. • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 93, portr. • Die Höhle 54 (3) 2003 : 79, portr. only Morland, Timothy E. • Die Höhle 64 (2013) : 165 (obit.), portr. c. 1929 • Mattes : 370-372, portr. English caver Morpugo, Emanuele References: • portrait file 04 November 1860 – 05 November 1915 first president of Comitato Grotte in Trieste Morlo, Hans References: writer on intermittent springs • Progressione Cento 1983 : 15-16 References: • Antiberg (3) 1997 : [1] portr. only Morris, Caspar 02 May 1805 – 17 March 1884 Morlock, Wolfgang visited Adelsberg 1872 16 September 1946 – 05 March 2018 References: German cave explorer • Dict. Am. Biogr. 13 : 202 References: • Stammbuch der Adelsberger Grotte 6, 5[7] May 1872, signature • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 263 • Mitt. Verb dt. H.-u K.forsch 64 (2, 3) 2018 : 69-70 (obit.), portr. 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Speol. 41-42, 2002 -03 : 3-9 portr. 07 November 1845 – 02 June 1918 Mothes, Gordon archaeol., cave explorer 1928 – 05 March 1996 References: • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 127 US cave explorer • [Conference programme 21-22 Nov. 2008] References: • L.K. Moser. Giornnata … Riassunti : -2008 • Nat. Spelol. Soc. News 54 (5), 1996 : 124-125, portr., (obit.) • Cave and Karst Sci. 38 (3) 2011 : 139 • M. Župančič. Annales ser. hist. social 18 2008 : 15-30 Motschulsky, Viktor Ivanovič • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 195 1810 – 05 June 1871 • Deutsche Biographische Enzyklopädie 7, 2007 : 212 • S. Flago ed 2012. Moser, L.K. (1845-1918) … portr., bibliog. entomologist, visited Adelsberg 1851 • Mattes : 375-378, portr. References: • Estestroznanie, Novyj enceklopedičestkij slovar Moser, Paul H. • E.O. Essig, 1931 : A history of entomology : 712-715, portr. 23 July 1931 – 01 May 1994 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 202-3, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. 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Slovene Karst in the past : 175, portr. • Speleo 74, 2018 : 60-61 Neale, John Mason • Jeskyně. 2017 : 124-125 24 January 1818 – 06 August 1866 • Mattes : 389-391, portr. visited the Karst Nagy, Lázár References: • F. Boase. 1897. Modern English Biog. 2. cols. 1089-190 1861 – 1929 • W.B.C. Lister. 1993. Bibliog. of Murray’s Handbooks : 153-154 painter of cave pictures • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 226 References: • K. Székely. 1989. Caves in fine arts Neale, Leslie 1935? – August 1975 Nagy, Roberta Marie excavated Devon bone caves 10 April 1941 – 18 September 2014 References: US caver • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (25), 1975 : 6-8, portr., (obit.) References: • Devon Spelaeol Soc. J. (116) 1976 : 4-5 (obit.) • NSS News 73 (2) 2015 : 29 (obit.), portr. Nedetzky, Elek Nallino, Giovanni fl. 1772 23 August 1836 – 15 January 1906 References: 2nd President of the Circolo • D. 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Watercolour Artists 1 : 1986 : 246 31 December 1927 – 21 February 2010 Nazor, Vladimir US caver 30 May 1876 – 19 June 1949 References: Croatian karst poem • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 68 (5) 2010 : 29 (obit.), portr. References: Negro, Pietro • Speleo Stamp Collector (38) 1992 : 17, portr. 1885 – 26 December 1971 explored Grotte di Vil anova 223 References: References: • Mondo Sott., Ser. 2, 1971 : 88 (obit.) • S. Božičević. Cave tourism (1969) Proc. 1988 Symp. 150 anniv. Postojnska jama : 20-24 Nehring, Robert • Leksikon Pisaca Jugoslavije 4 1998 : 664-666 16 August 1881 – 20 January 1932 • Enciklopedija Jugoslavije 6 1965 : 271 • Narodnu Enciklopedija Srpsko-Hrvatsko Slovenečka 3 1928 47-48 explored Rübeland caves • A. Barac. 1941. Ann. Inst. français de Zagreb 5 (16/17) : 1-11 (3, 5-7) References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 178, portr. • Mitt. dt. Gesel. f. K.forsch. 1950 (1) : 8-10 • Speleolog 56, 2000 (Božić) : 102-106 portr. • Mitt dt. 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Nepel, Ferenc Nelson, Richard John 03 September 1927 – 01 August 2004 03 May 1803 – 17 July 1877 Hungarian cave explorer wrote on Bahamas caves References: References: • Karszt és Barlang 2004-2005 [2008] : 107-8 (obit.), portr., bibliog. • Dict. Nat. Biog. 14 1964 : 209-210 Neruda, Jan Nelson, William K. 09 July 1834 – 22 August 1891 October 1935 – 30 September 2015 Czech writer : descr. Slovene caves US caver References: References: • photograph of tombstone in Praha • NSS News 73 (12) 2015 : 24 (obit.), portr. • R.F. Sharp. 1933. Short biogr. dictionary of foreign literature : 196 • portr. Nelson, Willis • V. Cílek. 1999. Czech travellers in Postojna (draft) : 3 US caver • Österrerchisches Biographisches Lexikon 1815-1950. 7, Wien 1978 : 69-70 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers in 1486-1900 : 250, portr. References: • NSS News 64 (11) 2006 : 26-27, portr. Nešvera, Miroslav Nemčić, Antun 18 July 1964 – 16 January 1994 14 January 1813 – 05 November 1849 Slovak caver visited Postojnska jama 1843 References: • Speleo, Praha (14) 1994 : 3 (obit.) 224 Netolitzky, Fritz Nicholson, George 01 October 1875 – 1945 1787 – 1878 studied cave fauna drew Yorkshire caves References: References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 221 • Dalesman 51 (8) 1989 : 644-647, portr. Neuherz, Franz Heinz Nicod, Jean 1944 – 2009 1923 Austrian cave explorer international authority on karst References: References: • Mattes : 391-392, portr. • J. Nicod. 1992. Hommage J. Nicod. Karst [7] – 14, portr., bibliog. • portrait file Neumann, Hermann Friedrich • Kras i speleologia 9 (18) 1998 : 7-11, portrs. 1866 – 1925 Nicola, Chris speleologist & biologist 1951 References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 222-224, portr. cave explorer in Ukraine & USA References: Neville, Russell Trall • J. 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Noë, Heinrich Karl 16 July 1835 – 26 August 1896 Norris, John wrote about karst – 1969 References: a Mendip caver • NUC catalogue References: • A. Dreyer. Heinrich Dreyer • Mendip Caver 5 (4) 1969 : 18 (obit.) • Geogr. Jb. 20. 1897 : 476, (obit.), bibliog. • letter 31.7.1882 (Archive box 6) North, Frederick John • T. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-40 : 143 1889 – 1968 Nöggerath, Johann Jacob keeper of geology, National Museum of Wales 10 October 1788 – 13 September 1877 References: • Cave. Res. Grp. N/L (79)-(80) 1050 : 2-3 excavated animal bones • Geoscientist 21 (11) 2011 : 25, portr. References: • Mitt. Verb. H. u Karstforscher 54 (2) 2008 : 36, portr. Northey, George Wilbraham 28 January 1835 – 1906 Noir, Jean painter of Cox’s Cave interior 1883 06 November 1917 – 20 March 1958 References: major French cave explorer • G.W. Northey biographical information References: • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 10 (4) 1958 : 162 (obit.) Northup, Diana E. • Bull. Com Nat. Spéléol 7 (4) 1957 :83 cave microbiologist • Bull. Com Nat. Spéléol 9 (1-4) 1959 : 5-8, portrs., (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 72 References: • NSS News 73 (5) 2015 : 20-21, portr. Nonveiller, Guido • NSS News 74 (3) 2016 : 24-26, portrs. • NSS News 77 (6) 2019 : 28, portr. 13 June 1913 recorded cave entomologists Nougier, Louis René References: 28 April 1912 – 09 December 1995 • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia [v-vi], 50-53, portr. wrote on painted caves Nopcsa, Elek Baron References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. speleol : 173 24 October 1848 – 07 March 1918 Hungarian nobleman Novak, Anton References: 16 May 1950 • O. Kadić. 2010. Onéletrajz : 174 cave biologist Nopsca, Ferenc Baron References: • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 121-122, bibliog. 03 May 1877 – 25 April 1933 tried to discourge Kadać’s karst studies Novak, Dušan References: 27 July 1931 – 21 September 1998 • O. Kadać. 2010. Oneletrajz : 51, 174, portr., 63-64 active cave explorer & writer 226 References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 122-128, bibliog. • Spravodaj, 1988 (1-2) : 83, portr., (50th jub.) • Naše jame 40 for 1998 [1999] : 184-186, portr., (obit.) • Slovenský Kras 45, 2007 : 231-232 (70th jub.), portr. • Speleolog. 50, 2000 : 61-70, portr., bibliog. • Spravodaj 2007/3 : 67 (70th jub.), portr. • Speleolog 46/47 for 1998-99. 2000 : 94, portr. • Kras (29) 1998 : 22 (obit.), portr. Nuck, Karl • Bilten-Železničar, 1999 : 97 (obit.), portr. 1944 – 1996 Novak, Grga explored & published much 02 April 1888 – 07 September 1978 References: • Mitt. Höhlenk. Steiermark 23 (1-4) 1994 : 4-10 (obit.), portr., bibliog. cave biologist • Mattes : 392-393, portr. References: • Božić, V. 2014. Ilustrirana … Hrvatska : 56, portr. only Nuffer, René • G. 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Nutt, Edeltraud Rosa 03 October 1927 – 12 November 1998 Nováková, Iveta a great librarian of the Geol. Soc. in London May 1959 References: Slovak caver • G.L.H. Davis. 2007. Whatever is under the earth : 280-281 References: • Spravodaj 2009-2 : 67 (50th jub.), portr. Nyáry, von Nyregyháza Jenö 29 February 1836 – 29 June 1914 Novotná, Otĺlia archaeologist, excavated in Baradla 19 Mar 19?? References: Slovak caver • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 284 References: • Karszt és Barlang. 1992 (special) : 128 • Spravodaj 2013/1 : 76 (jub), portr. • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 174 • Mattes 393-394, portr. Novotný, Ladislav 30 August 1937 Slovak cave explorer 227 Nymeyer, Robert Bert Obersnel, Vicenzo 1910 – 11 December 1983 15 October 1931 – 21 January 2013 used flashpowder for cave photos Trieste cave explorer References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News, 42 (2) 1984 : 114 (obit.) • Progressione 61, 2013 : 109 (obit.) • C.J. Howes. 1989. To photograph darkness : 235, 237 • R. Nymeyer. 1978. Carlsbad, caves and a camera (autobiog.) Obetko, Jozef 27 March 1957 O’hara, Richard Slovak caver – 11 January 1993 References: US cave explorer & surveyor • Spravodaj 2007/1 : 98 (50th jub.), portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 51 (4) 1993 : 107, portr., (obit.) Oblak, Gregor – 1875 Oates, Joseph Stuart designed a pavilion to be built outside Postojnska 11 March 1966 – 27 May 1991 jama cave explorer References: References: • A. Globočnik. Chronik : 78 • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 19 (1) 1991 : 109 (obit.) • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves pictured : 195 • Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. N/L 7 (3) 1991 : 7-8 (obit.) Occhialini, Mattia Ober, Frederick Albion 14 June 1959 – 05 January 2009 13 February 1849 – 31 May 1913 Friuli cave explorer wrote on the West Indies References: References: • Mondo Sotterraneo 33, 2009 : 77-78, portr. • Dic. Am. Biog. 13 1934 : 606-607 Ochs, George W. Oberegger, Engelbert 27 October 1861 – 26 October 1931 1936 – 2010 visited Adelsberg, 13 Aug. 1891 cave guide References: References: • J. Spelean Hist. 23 (4) 1989 : 8-9 • Mattes : 395, portr. • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 284, portr. Oberhuber, Gustav Odell, Lon 1899? – 17 December 1962 1926 – 25 December 1983 explored Eisriesenwelt US caver References: References: • Naše jame 5 for 1963 : 65 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 42 (3) 1984 : 135 (obit.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 9 (3) 1963 : 49 (obit.) Oedl, Franz Robert Obermaier, Hugo 1898 – 10 January 1978 28 January 1877 – 12 December 1946 explored & surveyed Škocjanske jame for his PhD studied caves occupied by early man References: References: • Naše jame 20 for 1978 : 114-115, portr., (obit.) • Česk. Kras 2 (5) 1949 : 103, portr. only • Brit. Caver 69, 1978 : 73-74 • Karst u Höhle 2008-2010 : 56, portr. • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 109, portr. • O. Kadić. 2010. 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Günther, 1995? 75 Jahre … Eisriesenwelt : 56, portr. • Trans. Proc. Torquay Nat. Hist. Soc. 8 (4) 1941-42, opp. 161, portr. only • T. Shaw. 2018. Škocjan… 1920-1940 : 67-69, 128-129, portr. • Trans. Proc. Torquay Nat. Hist. Soc. 10 (4) 1949- • Mattes : 397-298, portr. 50 : frontis & 188, 157-158 portr., (obit.) Oedl, Friedrich (son of Oio, Bruno Friedrich 1894-1969) 24 October 1921 – 14 July 2015 05 May 1925 – 05 April 2006 Commissione Grotte explorer managed Eisriesenwelt References: References: • Progressione, 62, 2015 : 157-158 (obit.), portr. • Die Höhle 54 (3) 2003 : 79, portr. only • letter from Friedrich Oedl (6.1960) dated 5 June 2007 Okladnikow, Alexej Pawlowitsch • Karszt és Barlang 2006 : 89-90 (obit.), portr. 03 October 1908 – 18 November 1981 • Die Höhle 57 2006 : 140-141 (obit.), portr. Russian cave archaelologist • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 69, portr. only • Mattes : 395-397, portr. References: • UIS Bull. (22) 1982 : 34 (obit.) Oedl, Friedrich (son of Friedrich 1925-2006) Oláh, Miklós 10 January 1493 – 14 January 1568 06 March 1960 manager Eisriesenwelt very early reports of karst springs References: Oedl, Marta (née Biebl) • Karszt és Barlang 1993 [2001] : 3-8, portr. 02 August 1902 – 22 December 1998 Oldacre, William Henry wife of Friedrich 1894-1969 12 September 1944 – 27 October 2013 References: US caver & conservationist • Die Höhle 50 (1) 1999 : 54, portr.,(obit.) • W. Günther, 1995? : 75 Jahre Schauhöhle Eisriesenwelt : 56, portr. References: • NSS News, 72 (1) 2014 : 30 (obit.), portr. Oelhafen, Gottlieb Oldal, Gyorgy 1901? – 30 January 1962 1959 – 2011 German cave explorer geologist in Hungarian caves References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 8 (2) 1962 : 25 (obit.) References: • Karszt és Barlang 2011 : 96 (obit.), portr. Oertel, Anke Oldham, Alfred V. 1971 1861 – 1932 German cave explorer photographer in Mammoth Cave 1912 229 References: References: • J. Spel. Soc. 34 (1) 2000 : 15, portr. • NSS News 62 (12) 2004 : 357-358, portr. Oldham, Anthony Daniel Olsen, Jim English caver & book dealer US caver & digital publisher References: References: • portrait file • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 61 (1) 2003 : 18-19, portr. Oldham, Joyce Elizabeth Anne Olsson, Jürgen English caver 19 March 1948 – 24 November 2006 References: German cave explorer • portraits References: • Mitt. dt. H. u Karstforsch 63 (3) 2017 : 100 (obit.), portr. Oldham, Richard Dixon 31 July 1858 – 15 July 1936 Omalius d’Halloy, Jean member of Soc. de Spéléologie Baptiste Julien O’ References: 17 February 1783 – 15 January 1875 • Obit. Notices FRS 2 1936-38 : 111-113, portr. Belgian geologist • G.L.H. Davies. 2007. Whatever is under the earth : 189 References: Oliver, John • K.A.v. Zittel. 1901. History Geology & Palaeont : 106-107 1804 – 10 July 1883 Orbán, Balázs visited Postojnska jama 1837 and 1852 1829 – 1890 References: published on Hungarian caves • Naše jame 22 for 1980 : 119-129 References: • Cave Bibliog. 6 : 207-209 • Acta Carsologica 26 (2) 1997 : 42-46, portr. • Boase, F. 1897. Modern English Biog. 2, col.12, 37 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 169 Orcutt, Ivor (“Jerry”) Oliver, Mark M. 1951 – 19 November 2005 1953? – 06 March 1991 US caver US cave explorer References: • NSS News 65 (1) 2007 : 31 (obit.), portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 49 (5), 1991 : 148-149, portr., (obit.) Orfánus, Milan Oliver, Peter 17 September 1960 26 March 1713 – October 1791 Slovak cave explorer visited Peak Cavern in 1776 References: • Aragonit 15/2. 2010 : 116 (50 jub.), portr. References: • Dict. Am. Biogr. 14 1934 : 22-23 Orghidan, Traian Ollier de Marichard, Jules 27 February 1917 – 27 May 1985 11 April 1824 – 22 March 1901 cave biologist, director of the Cluj Institute found new painted caves in France References: • Brit. Caver 96 1985 : 13 (obit.) References: • Karszt és Barlang 1985 : 13 (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 72-73 • Trav. Inst. Speol. 24, 1985, 3-10, portr., bibliog., (obit.) • P. Boulanger, 1970 : Guide des Cavernes … de France : 256 • Trav. Inst. Speol. 32. 1993 : 1, 5-7, portr. Olsen, Coleen O’connor • Spelunca (19) 1985 : 47, portr., (obit.) • UIS Bull. (28) 1985 : 9 (obit.) US caver • portrait file 230 • Trav. Inst. Speol. 43-44, 2004-05 : 321-323 • Trav. Inst. Speol. 33, 1994 Osterwald, Frédéric Samuel • Trav. Inst. Speol. 41-42, 2002-03; [1], 5-7, portr. 11 October 1713 – 19 July 1795 • Theoret. & Appl. Karstology 2 1985 : 7-9 (obit.), portr. describes French caves • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espel., 26, 1992 : 47 References: Öri, László • C.F. Robert & Y. Ullmann. 1975. Cavernes 19 (1) : 17-20 13 April 1909 – March 2009 Oswaldini, Elisio excavated in Pálvölgyi cave 02 March 1923 – 18 December 2009 References: Italian cave explorer • Karszt és Barlang 2011 : 95 (obit.), portr. References: Orofino, Franco • Progessione (56) : 204-205 (obit.), portr. – 01 December 1984 Ošust, Peter Italian cave explorer 05 April 1948 – 19 April 1975 References: Slovak cave diver • Sotto Terra 24 (70) 1985 : 26-27, portr., (obit.) References: • Speleologia (13) 1985 : 62, portr., (obit.) • Slovenský Kras, 14, 1976 : 213-215, portr., (obit.) Orožen, Fran Otoničar, Bojan 17 December 1853 – 26 November 1912 02 January 1966 References: researcher in ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute • Slovenski biografski leksikon References: Ortelius, Abraham • Biog. Bibliog. ZRC 1986-95 : 374, bibliog. 04 April 1527 – 28 June 1598 Otruba, Ján published Lazius’s 1593 map of Carniola 29 July 1921 References: studied cave meteorology • R.W. Karrow. 1993. Mapmakers of 16th c. : 1-31 • portrait References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 34, portr. • Slovenský Kras 20, 1982 : 209-211 (60th jub.) Oslisly, Richard Owen, Luella Agnes c. 1968 08 September 1852 – 31 May 1932 studied African prehistory in caves of Gabon visited US caves & studied speleogenesis References: References: • internet, portr. • J.D. Vineyard in L.A. Owen 1970. Cave regions Ozarks : v-x/ii • J.F. Eberle. 1977. The incredible Owen girls Osole, France • portraits • Mende. 1999. L’homme qui voyageait … : 361-362, portr. 01 October 1920 – 12 February 2000 • Burek, C.V. 2007. Role … women … hist….geol. : 41-42 Slovene cave biologist • Nat. Spel. Soc. News, 71 (1) 2013, 25-26, portr., bibliog. References: • L.A. Owen. Biographical papers • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 129-131, bibliog. • T.R. Shaw. 1992. History of Cave Science 56, 150-151 • Naše jame 42 2000 [2001] : 232-234, portr., (obit.) 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Slovene Caves Pictured : 195 • Bénézit, 8, 1976 : 72 Pagnoni, Anna Maria 1950 – 13 January 1979 Pacheco, Alonso de Italian cave explorer 1527 References: expeditions, inc. cave in 1548 • Sotto Terra 18 (52) 1979 : 2-3, portrs., (obit.) References: • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. (27) 1993 : 11-12 Painter, Albert Victor – 1955 Pacheco, Raymond Duval chief guide at Goughs Cave, Cheddar 1971 – 17 December 1993 References: Venezuelan cave explorer • Wessex Cave Club J. 3 (49) 1955 : 7-8 (obit.) References: • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. 27. 1992 : 70-71 (obit.), portr. Pajean, Georges 1939 – 2006 Packard, Alpheus Spring French cave explorer 19 February 1839 – 14 February 1905 References: US biospeleologist • Spelunca 103 2006 : 62 (obit.) References: • D.C. Culver et al. 1995. Adaptation & Natural Selection in caves : 13-16 Pakalski, Elie • A. Romero. 2001. Enviroumental biol. of fishes 62 : 53-54, portr. – 1971? • J. 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References: • Cave Cuttings 1909-1942 : 163 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 58 (1) 2000 : 8 (obit.) • Proc. UBSS 27 (2) 2017 : 151 Pálffy, Móric (= Pálfy) Palmer, Margaret V. 1871 – 1930 US geologist & cave explorer Hungarian geologist References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 60 (2) 2002 : 51-52, portr. • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 174 Palmer, Robert John Pali, Ferenc 18 October 1951 – 05 May 1997 1953 – 30 October 1977 English cave diver Hungarian explorer References: References: • R. Palmer. 1985. Blue holes of the Bahamas : jacket, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1977 (1-2) : 77, portr., (obit.) • R. Palmer. 1985. Deep into Blue Holes : jacket, portr. • Cave & Caving (77) 1997 : 7, portr. Palik, Piroska • C. Gardener. 1997. 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Soc. News 60 (2) 2002 : 51-52, portr. References: • J. Gunn, 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 802, bibliog. • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 195 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 70 (5) 2012 : 27 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 71 (6) 2013, portr. Pancini, Domenico • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 Years of UIS : 238, portr. only 26 November 1833 – 1903 Palmer, Lionel Stanley visited Postojnska jama 1881 02 August 1891 – 17 March 1962 References: • A. Deluisa. 1983. Udine nella voce della possia resistivity survey on Mendip 233 • Zuttoni G. Poesie Friulane ed Italiane … Premesso il Discorso funebre recitato in morte del poeta del Sac. D. Pancici ... 1903 Papke, Wiliam Emil • Cave Bibliography 7 : 489 23 May 1933 – 04 December 2013 • Umberto Sello. 2005. Letter of 26 Jan. US caver • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 276 References: • Nazzi, G. ed. 1992. Dizionario biografico friulano; Udine, Ribis • NSS News. 75 (12) 2017 : 25 (obit.), portr. • Mondo Sotterraneo 32 2008 : 26-28, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 268-269, portr. Papp, Ferenc Panckoucke, Charles Louis Fleury 31 July 1901 – 08 January 1969 26 December 1780 – 11 July 1844 made cave research station at Jósvafö studied caves of Staffa References: • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 299-300 Pani, Bruno • Karszt és Barlangkutatás 6 1971 : 9-11 (obit.) • Karszt és Barlangkutatás 10 1981-95 : 9-14 31 January 1937 – 08 November 2015 • Karszt és Barlang 1968 (1-2) : 45-47, portr., (obit.) cave explorer • Karszt és Barlang 1979 (1-2) : 44-45, portr. References: • Karszt és Barlang 1989 (special) : 98 • Mondo Sotterraneo. 39 2015 : 78 (obit.), portr. • Karszt és Barlang 2000-2001 : 109-110, portr. • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 95, portr. Panoš, Vladimir • Karszt és Barlang 2011 : 50 02 July 1922 – 07 January 2002 Papp, Károly senior Czech speleologist 1873 – 1963 References: Hungarian geologist • Československy kras 36, 1985 : 97 (60th jub.) • Slovenský Kras 31, 1993 : 121-123 (70th jub.) References: • Acta Carsologica 24, 1995 : 17, portr. only • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 174 • portrait file • Die Höhle 53 (2) 2002 : 59-60 (obit.) Paquette, Don A. • Int. J. Speleol. 29B. 2000 [2002] : 159-162 (obit.) US caver • Slovenský Kras 40, 2002 : 177-179, portr,(obit.) References: • Aragonit (7), 2002 :66, portrs., (obit.) • NSS News 77 (5) 2019 : 25 portr. • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 476-7, 507 portrs. • Speleo, Praha 34 2002 : 36-37 Paramelle, Jean Baptiste Abbé • Kras I speleologia 11 : 255-257 (obit.) 16 January 1790 – 20 August 1875 Pantle, Richard early hydrologist 01 August 1901 – 12 July 1966 References: studied karst hydrology • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 73 References: • Karstologia (9) 1987 : 53-58, portr. • Shaw. T.R. 1992. History of Cave Sci. : 158, 171 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u.K.forsch. 12 (4) 1966 : 82 (obit.) Paolina, Guido Parandier, Auguste Napoléon 14 April 1804 – 24 May 1901 1874 – 04 May 1904 President of Commissione Grotte supposed caves to be formed by hydrothermal water References: • Alpi Giulie 9 (3) 1904:82 References: • Alpi Giulie 9 (4) 1904: 83, 85 (obit.) • Bull. Soc. Géol. de France. 4 ser. 2, 1902 : [240]-249 • Mond. Sott. ser. 1 1 1904 : 22 (obit.) • T.R. Shaw. 1992. History of Cave Science : 128, 143-147 • Progressione Cento. 1983 : 17 • T. Shaw. 2018. Škocjan … 1930-1940 : 143 Parat, Louis Alexandre 11 December 1843 – 23 December 1931 cave archaeologist 234 References: References: • P. Boulanger. 1970 : Guide des Cavernes … de France : 256 • Bibliog. of Geology, exclu. N. America 8 1940 : 178, 206 ; 12 1947 : 53; 20, 1955 : 117 Parensan, Pietro 1902 – 1992 Parrot, Ralph cave explorer for many years 04 June 1902 – 06 March 1991 References: French poet & caver • Progressione (28) 1993 : 72, portr., (obit.) References: • Speleologia (29) 1993 : portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (50) 1993 : 59-60, portrs., (obit.) • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 181, bibliog. Paret, Oscar 14 June 1889 – 27 June 1972 Parry, Richard Frederick explorer & archaeologist 1873 – 08 January 1948 References: Mendip cave archaeologist • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- uK.forsch 18 (3) 1973 : 85, portr., (obit.) References: • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 17 (2) 1985 : 120, portr. Parker, Fred 1941 Parsons, Walter New Guinea caver – 1944 References: early Yorkshire cave explorer • Niugini Caver 3 (2) 1975 : 64 References: • Yorks Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (24) 1947 : 163, portr., (obit.) Parker, James • portr. file 05 May 1833 – 10 October 1912 Pasa, Angelo studied bones from Wookey Hole 12 March 1911 – 21 December 1966 References: • Oxford Chronicle 11 Oct. 1912 : 12 (obit.) speleo. & palaeontology researcher • Oxford Jl. Illus. 16 Oct. 1912 : 3 portr., (obit.) References: • Berks, Bucks & Oxon. Arch. Soc. J. 18 (4) 1913 : 109-113 (obit.) • Grotte d’Italia. ser. 4, 1, 1967 : 152-155, portr., bibliog., (obit.) • Berks, Bucks & Oxon. Arch. Soc. J. 19 (1) 1913 : 27-28 (obit.) • Arch. Bot. e Biogeograf. Ital. Forli. 12 (4) 1967 : 1-8 • The Times 11 Oct. 1912 : 9 (obit.) • Quart. J. Geol. Soc. London 69 1913 : lxviii-lxix (obit.) Pascher, Johann (“Hans”) 1858 – 19 June 1937 Parker, John D. explored Lurgrotte editor of NSS Bulletin References: References: • Mitt. f. Höhlenkunde, Graz 29 (3) 1937 : 31 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 8 (11) 1950 : 1, 7, portr. • Mattes : 404-405, portr. Parker, Robert Pasini, Giancarlo – 17 August 1997 1940 English cave diver Italian cave researcher References: References: • Cave Diving Gr. N/L (77) 1985 : cover, portr. only • Grotte d’Italia, ser IV. 4 for 1973 (1975) : 20 & portr., p.23 • Cave & Karst Science 24 (2) 1997 : 52 (obit.) • Caves & Caving (79) 1998 : 34 Pasquini, Giorgio Parona, Carlo Fabrizio Italian cave explorer 08 March 1855 – 15 January 1939 References: • Grotte d’Italia, ser. IV. 4 for 1973 (1975) : 20-21 & portr., p. 23 made bibliography of Istrian karst 235 Passerby, Mark Patek, Peter 15 June 1965 – 03 July 2019 24 July 1950 – 26 November 2010 US cave explorer Slovak cave explorer References: References: • NSS News 64 (5) 2006 : 28-30, portr. • Slovenský Kras 48 (2) 2010 : 314-315 (obit.), portr. • NSS News 77 (9) 2019 : 26 (obit.), portr. Paternoster, Ludwig Passeri, Giovanni Battista 29 June 1901 10 November 1694 – 04 February 1780 Cave guide at Postojnska jama accepted vegetative growth of speleothems References: References: • letter of 6 Apr. 1944 in biog. file under Anelli • Biogr. Universelle 32 1863 : 227-228 Paton, Andrew Archibald Passet, Ephrèm 19 March 1811 – 05 April 1874 – 1999? traveller in Bosnia preserved Dargilan References: References: • Dict. Nat. Biogr. 44. 1895 : 33-34 • Spelunca (77) 2000 : 60, portr., (obit.) • R.H.R. 1875. Rambles in Istria : 145, 279, 302 • S.A. Allibone. 1870 Crit. Dict. Eng. Lit. 2 : 1523-1524 Passet, Robert • ODNB 43. 2004 – 1999? Patonnier, Jean manager of Bramabiau cave 1935 – 1985 References: • Spelunca (77) 2000 : 59-60, portr., (obit.) cave explorer References: Pászthory, Valter • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 73 30 August 1932 – 14 May 1996 Patras, Maurice Hungarian cave explorer 17 January 1934 – 07 May 2001 References: • Karszt és Barlang 1995-96 : 71 (obit.) cave explorer References: Pataki, Vidor János • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 73, portr. 19 February 1901 – 05 October 1973 Patrie, Barbara Ann Hungarian museum man 1940? – 11 September 1991 References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Onéletrajz : 175 US caver References: Pate, Dale L. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 49 (12) 1991 : 357, portr., (obit.) Carlsbad Caverns National Park employee Patrin, Eugene Louis Melchior References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (7) 1999 : 215, portr. 03 April 1743 – 15 August 1815 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 75 (3) 2017 : 22, portr. wrote on helictites etc. References: Patek, Peter • Nouvelle Biogr. Générale 39 1862 : cols. 340-341 1940 – 01 May 1986 Austrian cave researcher Paulić, Niko References: 31 January 1921 – 14 July 1982 • Die Höhle 37 (3) 1986 : 173-174 (obit.) Dolenjska caver • Mattes : 403-404, portr. 236 References: • Dolenjski Kras 2, 1987 : 54 (obit.), portr. Pavlarćik, Stanislav 07 March 1949 Paulson, Roy Slovak cave explorer 1929 – 19 February 2007 References: BCRA libtrarian • Slovenský Kras 47 (2) 2009 : 332-333 (60th jub.), portr. References: • Slovenský Kras 38, 2000 : 179-180, (50th jub.), portr. • Spravodaj 2009/2 : 64-65 (60th jub.) portr. • Speleology (9) 2007 : 4-5 (obit.) • Aragonit 14 (1) 2009 : 87 (60th jub.) portr. Paulus, Jan Pavličević, Drago 24 September 1941 – 18 February 2009 09 May 1935 – 04 March 1992 Slovak cave explorer Croatian cave explorer & surveyor References: References: • Aragonit, 1. 1996 : 48 (55th jub.) • Speleolog. 50, 2000 : 161-164, portrs., bibliog. • Aragonit, 14 (1) 2009 : 88 (obit.), portr. • V. Božić. 2002. 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Škocjan … 1920-40 : 81-92 • Descent (23) 1973 : 25 (obit.) Price, A. Prix, Rudolf founded Yorkshire Speleo. Assoc. with Simpson 20 June 1895 – 14 August 1969 1906 Moravian researcher References: References: • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 8, 12 portr. • Bibliografie okresu Blansko, 1987 : 56 • Acta Speleologica 1, 2010 : 108 Price, Ashley – 1990? Procházka, Pavel director of Dan yr Ogof cave 16 June 1957 References: Slovak caver • Descent (96) 1990 : 9 References: • Spravodaj 2007/3 : 68 (50th jub.), portr. Price, Elizabeth Ann 17 December 1955 Procházka, Vladimir Josef studied S.E. Asia caves 25 September 1862 – 30 October 1913 References: wrote on Moravian karst • portraits References: • V. Panoš. 1973. Pantheon of Czech Speleologists : 8-9 Price, Miles • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Šošůvské … : 169 – 19 September 1987 • Československi Kras 1 (4) 1948 : 115-116, portr. • Bibliographie Okresu Blansko, 1987 : 56 S. African caver References: Propos, Gerard • Bull. S. Afr. 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Púček, Dušan • photo of memorial tablet • Proteus 19 (4-5) 1956 : 121-123, portr. 28 September 1955 – 11 February 2010 • portrait in postcard colln. Slovak cave explorer • Slovenski biografski leksikon 2 (8) 1952 : 605-608 References: • Denkbuch von Schloss Lueg, 28 Dec. 1897, 22 Dec. 1898, signatures • Spravodaj 2010/1 : 85-86 (obit.), portr. • Kras (29) 1998 : 20-21 • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 166-171, portr. Puillon de Boblaye, Émile Le • Speleo (35) 2000 : 24-26, portr. • Glas Podzemlja, 2016 : 8-10, portr. 16 November 1792 – 04 December 1843 • Mattes : 425-428, portr. wrote on speleogenesis References: Putnam, Frederic Ward • Rozet. 1844. Notice sur … E. le Puillon de Boblaye 16 April 1839 – 14 August 1915 US cave biologist Pulina, Marian References: 03 August 1936 – 22 October 2005 • Bull. Nat. Speleol. Soc. 46 (1) 1984 : 10-14 distinguished Polish karstologist • A. Romero. 2001 Environmental biol. of fishes 62 : 54-55, portr. References: • J. 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Venezolana Espeleol. (27) 1993 : 11 References: Rule, Alexander • Československý Kras 3 (8) 1950 : 241-252 1880? – 12 January 1960 early Yorkshire cave explorer 267 References: • Yorks Ramblers’ Club J. 9 (30) 1960 : 104-105 (obit.) Rus, Jože 20 March 1888 – 25 March 1945 Rullmann, Theodor karst historian 1904 – 2000 References: Austrian explorer • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 157, bibliog. References: • Slovenski biografski leksikon : 3 (9) 1960 : 171-172 • Die Höhle 37 (2) 1986 : 67 portr. • Mattes : 445:446, portr. Rus, Marjan 07 April 1956 Rumph, Georg Eberhard Slovene caver 1627 – 15 June 1702 References: described S.E. Asia birds nest caves • Naše jame 20 for 1978 : 117, portr. References: • Schrevens F. Zoo (Antwerp) 49 (2) 1983 : 41-45 Ruscart, Desiré Jean Baptiste 1889 – 1956 Runk, Ferdinand explorer of Mont Hojo Cave 14 October 1764 (or 1746) – 04 December 1834 (or 04 December) References: painter • S.L. Solon. 1958. Wide World 121 (721) : [184]-188 References: • Runk, F. Works by … Runk Ruscher, Janos • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 196-197 1893 – 2nd World War • Bénézit 9 1976 : 184 Hungarian cave authority • Bryans Dictionary of Painters 4 1904 : 300 References: • H. Ottley. 1866. Topographical … Dictionary … Painters : 143 • Karst u. Höhle 1994/95 : 58, portr. only • C.G. Perkins. 1927. Cyclopedia of Painters 4 : 90 • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 175 Rupin, Ernest Rusconi, Mauro 06 May 1845 – 1909 18 November 1776 – 14 April 1849 cave photographer in the 1890s biologist : saw Proteus in Črna jama, 1816 References: References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 80, portr. • Discipline e maestri dell’ ateneo Pavese, 1961 : 283-290, portr. • C.J. Howes. 1989. To photograph darkness : 143-144, 153 • Nappo, T. 1997. Indice biografico Italiano 6 : 2189 • E.A. Martel. 1998. La plume et les gouffres : 201, portr. only • BM (NH) cat. • A. Viré. 1994. Lacave à travers les âges : 71, portr. only • portr. file • E.A. Martel. 1928. Bull 50tre Soc. Sci. Hist. Archeol Corrèze. : 81-88 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 118, portr. • P. Boulanger. 1970 : Guide des Cavernes .. de France : 258 Rupprecht Maria Luitpold Russ, Leander Ferdinand, Kronprinz von Bayern 23 November 1809 – 06 March 1864 18 May 1869 – 02 August 1955 painter visited Postojnska jama & Otoska jama 1894 References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 197 References: • Bénézit. 9 : 1976 : 189 • Deutscher Biographischer Index 1998 6 : 2979 • NUC (date of death only) Russell, Charles Martin • Wer ist’s 7 1914 : 3 • T. Aronson. 1986. Crowns in conflict : 112 02 March 1835 – 07 November 1897 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 285-6, portr. visited Škocjanske jame c. 1870/74 References: • notes from India Office papers in BM • Shaw, T.R. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 259-260 268 Russell, Donald R. Rusu, Theodore 1930/31 – 31 March 2009 04 July 1929 – 23 December 1994 US caver & conservationist Romanian karstologist References: References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 67 (8) 2009 : 22 (obit.), portr. • Trav. Inst. Spéol. E. Racovitza. 34. 1995; 11-14, portr., bibliog., (obit.) • Trav. Inst. Spéol. 35, 1996 Russell, John • Trav. Inst. Spéol. 41-42, 2002-03 : 11-14, portr., bibliog., (obit.) c. 1796/99 – 30 November 1846 • Theoret. & Appl. Karstology 7. 1994 : 198-200 (obit.), portr., bibliog. visited Postojnska jama in 1822 Rutherford, John Mateer Bud References: 1931? – 04 September 1998 • W.I. Addison. 1913. Matriculation albums of the University of Glasgow : 238 • S.P. Walker. 1987. The faculty of advocates 1800-1986 : p. 158 US cave explorer • The Times, 3 Dec. 1846, suppl. p.1, col. 1 References: • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign Travellers … 1486-1900 : 260 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 56 (11) 1998 : 337 (obit.) Russell, Linda Rutter, Joseph Gatt 1951 – July 1996 1915 karst geomorphologist in S. Africa excavated Gower caves References: References: • Cave & Karst Science 25 (1) 1998 : 41 • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000, Paviland Cave : 34 • Bull. S. Afr. Spel. Assoc. 38 2005 : 109-110 (obit.) Ružička, Jan Russell, Lisa L. 27 May 1854 – 17 October 1930 16 December 1954 – 25 May 2015 member of Anthron US caver References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 157 • NSS News. 73 (8) 2015 : 30 (obit.), portr. • Cave Bibliography 7 : 243 • A. Kranjc. Planinski Vestnik 79 (9) 1979 : 604, portr. Russell, Robert Howard • portrait 1866 • Slovenski biografski leksikon • signature in Stammbuch travelled in the east References: Růžička, Jan • NUC • The Book Buyer, N.Y. 20 (1) 1900 : 103, portr. Czech cave entomologist References: Russell, Wayne W. • Acta Speleologica 6, 2015 : back cover, portr. 1947 – 26 February 1984 Rybanský, L’ubomir US cave diver 06 May 1957 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 42 (5) 1984 : 185 (obit.) Slovak caver References: Russell, William Hart • Spravodaj 2007/1:93 (50th jub.), portr. 30 June 1937 – 21 March 2019 Rzehak, Antonin US cave explorer 26 May 1855 – 31 March 1923 References: • NSS News 64 (3) 2006 : 32-33 portr. studied Moravian Karst • NSS News 77 (9) : 24-26 (obit.), portr., bibliog. References: • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Šošůvské … : 170 • Jeskyne 2008 : 115 portr. 269 Saar, Rudolf Franz von Saksida, Viktor 11 November 1886 – 27 May 1963 24 March 1922 Austrian explorer & historian Slovene cave archaeologist References: References: • Naše jame 5 for 1963 : 67 (obit.) • Naše jame 34 1992 : 175-176 (70th jub.) • Die Höhle 14 (4) 1963 : 109-113, bibliog., (obit.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u. K. Forsch. 9 (3) 1963 : 50-52, (obit.) Salling, John • Eisriesenwelt 1879-1979 : 4, portr. only 18 May 1846 – 15 March 1959 • O. Kadić. 2010. Oneletrajz : 175 • Mattes : 447-450, portr. dug saltpetre in caves in US Civil War References: Sâbev, Dimitâr • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 12 (4) 1954 : 7-8, portr. 1937 – 1980 • tombstone inscription Bulgarian caver Salmič, Anton References: 30 May 1847 – 15 January 1890 • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 496 of Postojna Sacco, Federico References: 05 February 1864 – 02 October 1948 • notes from church records palaeontologist Salmojraghi, Francesco References: – September 1910 • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 345 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 3 : 2029 geologist : studied Timavo course References: Sachs, Michael Emil • Alpi Giulie 15 (5-6) 1910 : 144 (obit.) 1836 – 09 July 1893 Salmon, Leslie Bryan painter in Postojnska jama 1926 – 21 January 1963 References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 197 Derbyshire cave explorer References: Sáfár, Csaba • Bull. Br. Speleol. Assoc. (59) 1962 : [9]-[10] (obit.) 1971 – 2013 • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 61 cave explorer Salm-Reifferscheidt, Hugo František References: 01 April 1776 – 31 March 1836 • Karszt és Barlang 2012-2014 : 186 (obit.), portr. studied Moravian caves Saint Perier, Dr. Réné de (= References: Compte de Saint Perrier) • Acta Speleologica 1, 2010 : 108-109 • Speleo. 74, 2018 : 61-63 18 August 1877 – 12 September 1950 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 128 cave prehistorian • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupske-Šošuvske … : 27, 29, 170 References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 81 Salvator, Archduke Ludwig • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 207-208, bibliog. 04 August 1847 – 12 October 1915 Saint-Ours, Jacques de explored caves in Croatia, etc. References: 01 September 1924 – 01 September 1968 • Il Tourista 5 (9) 1898 : 65-66 French cave explorer • Acta Carsologica 30 (1) 2001 : 167 References: • Spelunca 9 (4) 1969 : 278-279, portr., bibliog., (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 81, portr. 270 Salvayre, Henri Sandler, Michael 1931 1790 – 1856 studied cave hydrology & bats made drawings of black Proteus in 1845 or 1856 References: References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 208-9, bibliog. • P. Božič. 2010 : Proteus, 72 (16) : 246-249 Salzer, Heinrich Sándy, Gyula 1910 – 1992 1827 – 1894 Austrian cave explorer painter of cave pictures References: References: • Mattes : 450-452, portr. • K. Székely. 1989. Caves in fine arts Sambucus, Johann Sanford, Richard J. 01 June 1531 – 13 June 1584 c. 1937 – 25 July 2000 published maps of Slovenia US cave explorer References: References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 27 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News. 58 (11) 2000 : 316-317, portr. Samson, Petre-Mihai Sanford, William Ayshford 07 February 1930 – April 2001 1819? – 28 October 1902 Romanian palaeontologist excavated Somerset bone caves References: References: • Trav. Inst. Spéol. 39-40, 2001-01: • Proc. Som. Arch. Nat. Hist. Soc. 48 for 1902 (1903) : 122-125, (obit.), portr. • Trav. Inst. Spéol. 41-42, 2002-03 : 3-10 (obit.), portr., bibliog. • Theoret. & Appl. Karstology 13-14. 2001 : 127 (obit.), portr. Sáňka, Rudolf 14 April 1885 – 14 January 1954 Sancin, Stojan a Czech karst chemist 19 January 1947 References: Slovene caver • Československý Kras 7 (1) 1954 : 21, portr., (obit.) References: • Naše jame 30, suppl. : 157, bibliog. Sanneman, Marvin 1934? – 24 December 1988 Sanders, Gary Wayne US caver 1953 – 03 May 1996 References: US caver • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 46 (6) 1988 : 163 (obit.) References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 55 (1) 1997 : 10, portr., (obit.) Sanson, Nicolas 1600 – 1667 Sanders, Gwynne published maps of Slovenia – 26 August 1985 References: S.Wales caver, decorated by Tito for Balinka expedn • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 27 References: • Brit. Caver 96, 1985 : 13 (obit.) Santonino, Paolo c. 1440 – 1508-10 Sanderson, Ivan Terence travelled in Slovenia 30 January 1911 – 19 February 1973 References: British explorer in Africa & Central America • Slovenski biografski leksikon 3 1960 : 201-202 References: • A. Basso (ed) La Musica II 2 1971 : 966 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 10 (1) 1952 : 1, 5, portr. • T. R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 57-58 271 • Indice Biografico Italiano. 2002, 9 : 3128 Sasowsky, Ira D. Saragato, Piero cave hydrologist – 26 December 1966 References: Italian cave explorer • NSS News 64 (11) 2006) : 8 References: Saumande, Pierre • Rass. Speleol. Ital. 19 (1-2) 1967 : 89 (obit.) 1920 – 2003 Sargenia, James Lawrence speleologist 1966 – 20 October 1993 References: Canadian caver & diver • Spelunca 96, 2004 : 58 (obit.), portr. References: Saussure, Horace Bénédicte de • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 52 (1) 1994 : 28, portr., (obit) 17 February 1740 – 22 January 1799 Sargent, Harold cave scientist – 08 December 1946 References: died in a Yorkshire cave • T.R. Shaw. 1992. Hist. Cave Sci. : 210 • G.R. de Beer. 1930. Early travellers in the Alps : opp 170, portr. References: • K.A. v Zittel. 1901. Hist. Geol. Palaeont. : 52 • S.A. Craven, 2015. Himalayan J. (70) : 178, 179 • M.J.S. Rudwick. 2004. The new science of geology : III 267, portr. • portr. file Sargent, John 1749? – 09 September 1831 Sautereau de Chaffe, Jacques wrote poem on Idrija mercury mine 1940 References: explored in France & Patagonia • J.A. Venn. Alumni Cantab. pt. II, 5 1953 : 422 References: • Gent. Mag. 101 pt. 2, 1831 : 285 • Spelunca (115) 2009 : 54-56 Sartori, Franz Sautter, Fritz 07 March 1782 – 31 March 1831 1895? – January 1961 studied Moravian karst German cave archaeologist References: References: • Acta Speleologica 1. 2010 : 109 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-u K.forsch. 7 (2) 1961 : 17 (obit.) • Mattes : 452-454 Savage, Robert Joseph Gay Sartory, József 02 July 1927 – 09 May 1998 08 March 1767 – 18 June 1839 geologist : president of UBSS made 1st plan of Baradla References: References: • Cave Bibliog. 6 : 353 • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 332-333 • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 21 (2) 1998 : 117-119, portr., (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 1962 (1) : 5-9 • M.J. Benton. 1994. Zool. J. Linnean Society 112 (1994) : 3-12 • Karszt és Barlang 1966 (1) : 1-8 • Soc. Hist. Nat. Hist. N/L (69) 2001 : 17-18 (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 1989 (special) : 97 Savini, Pietro Sasinek, František Vit’azosla 1888 – 1973 1830 – 1914 made cave excavations nr. Matavun early Slovak explorer & historian References: References: • B. Mader. Annales 10/97 : 59-72, portr. • Slovenský Kras 38 2000 : 115-6, portr. • Speleologia Croatica 6, 2005 : 57-58, portr. 272 Savnik, Roman References: • Progressione 57, 2010 : 200-202 (obit.), portrs. 11 February 1902 – 22 October 1987 a senior Slovene karstologist Scagliarini, Mauro References: 1952/53 – 09 December 1990 • Naše jame 29 1987 : 67-68 (obit.) Italian cave explorer • Karszt és Barlang 1987 (1-2) : 83 (obit.) • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 158-159, bibliog. References: • UIS Bull. (31) 1987 : 32-33 (obit.) • Speleologia (24) 1991 : 21-22, portr., (obit.) • Slovenski biografski leksikon 3 (9) 1960 : 209 • Enciklopedija Slovenije 10 1996 : 416, portr. Scammell, Ann Marie 1950 – 31 December 2012 Savoia, Luigi explored Bath stone mines 1956 – 1984 References: Udine cave explorer • Wessex Cave Club J. 33 (327) 2013 : 11, (obit.) References: • Mondo Sotterraneo Indice 1904-2003 : 84, portr. Scammell, Robert – 2019 Savory, James Henry Mendip caver 25 August 1889 – 25 June 1962 References: Mendip cave photographer • Wessex Cave Club Journal 35 (351) 2019 : 124-126, (obit.), portr. References: • C.J. Howes. 1989. To photograph darkness : 205-214 Schäber, Max • H. Savory. 1989. A man deep in Mendip, portrs. see: Šeber, Max • D, H.H. 1962. Proc. Somerset Archaol. & Nat. Hist. Soc. 106 (2p) (obit.) Schadler, Josef Sawicki, Ludomir 29 August 1889 – 08 April 1978 14 September 1884 – 03 October 1928 Austrian geologist, worked on caves speleogenetisist References: References: • Mattes : 454-457, portr. • Karzst és Barlang 1992 (special) : 128 • R.P. Beckinsale & R.J. Chorley. 1991. Hist. Stud. Landforms 3 : 183, portr. Schafarzik, Ferenc • Slovenský Kras 36 1998 107, portr. 20 December 1854 – 05 September 1927 Sbordoni, Valerio Hungarian hydrogeologist 11 January 1942 References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Onéletrajz : 175 Speleobiologist References: Schafelner, Franz • Geographical Oct. 2000 : 98-99, portr. 1918 – 1993 Sbrizaj, Ivan Austrian cave explorer 27 December 1866 – 12 February 1946 References: • Mattes : 458, portr. early Slovene hydrologist References: Schäfer, Walter • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 159-160, bibliog. 19 August 1909 – 20 July 1990 • Slovenski biografski leksikon Harz cave explorer Scabar, Fabio References: 1974 – 2010 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.-u K.forsch 36 (3-4) 1990 : 61 (obit.) cave explorer 273 Schaffenrath, Alojzij (Alois) Schauberger, Othmar 10 July 1794 – 14 September 1836 11 October 1901 – 26 July 1993 developed Postojnska jama for tourism Austrian explorer & writer References: References: • Slovenski Biog. Leksikon 3 (9) 1960 : 211-212 • Die Höhle 27 (3) 1976 : 127-130, bibliog. (75 anniv.) • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 128 • Höhlenkundlische verein … 17 (1) 1991 :31-34, portr. • Postojnska jama [repr. 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Czech artist :? including Postojnska jama • R.L. Praeger. 1949. Some Irish Naturalists : 31, 152, pl. xii References: • portr. file • Wikipedia, portr. Scharffenorth, Alfred Schermerhorn, James H. 12 January 1859 – 31 August 1931 1939 – 14 January 1976 German explorer of Guacharo cave US cave surveyor & owner References: References: • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espel. 42, 2008 : 2-6, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 34 (3) 1976 : 39 (obit.) Schassmann, Silvia Scherrer, René – 30 December 2012 10 June 1933 Swiss explorer in Africa & America Swiss caver References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u. Karstforsch 59 (2) 2017 : 69-70 (obit.) • Stalactite 57 (2) 2007 : 38-40, portrs. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H-Karstforsch. 63 (1) 2017 : 37 portr. Schatzmayr, Arturo 1880 – 1950 Scheuchzer, Johann Jacob studied cave fauna 04 August 1672 – 25 June 1733 References: described Swiss caves • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 79-80 274 References: • portrait • G.R. de Beer, 1930 : Early travellers in the Alps : 76-97, portr. • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 99, portr. • R.L.B.M. Bechstein, 1854 : Zweihundert. Männer, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 198, portr. • C.J. Schneer ed 1969 : Toward a History of Geology : 194-202 • Aus Schinkels Nachlass, 1862-63 • K.F. Schinkel : Reisen mach Italien 1982, portr. Scheufelen, Karl Erhard 25 April 1903 – 30 April 1992 Schiödte, Jörgen Matthias Christian References: 20 April 1815 – 22 April 1884 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 34 (2) 1988 : 57 (85th jub.) biospeologist • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 38 (3) 1992 : 56, (obit.) References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 19 (3-4) 1973 :67, 70, portr. (70th jub.) • V. Meissen ed. 1932. Prominent Danish Scientists : 124-127 • P.Gilbert. 1977. Compendium Biogr. Lit. Entom. Scheuss, Erich • L.O. Howard. 1930. 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H- u K.forsch 52 (3) 2006 : 75 Schlotheim, Ernst Friedrich von Schindel, Geary 02 April 1765 – 28 March 1832 NSS President explored caves in Thuringia References: References: • NSS News 75 (7) 2017 : 26-27, portr. • B. v. Freyberg. 1932. Geol Erforsch Thuringens : 60, 157 Schiner, Ignaz Rudolph Schmerling, Philippe Charles 1813 – 06 July 1873 24 February 1791 – 06 November 1836 studied cave fauna, linked with Schmidl recognized cave animals & man were contemporary References: References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 250 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 210 • P. Gilbert. 1977. Compendium Biogr. Lit. Entom. • P. Shorr. 1935. Isis 23 (2) : 443 & pl. 5, portr., 435-436 • Mattes : 464-466, portr. • Dict. Sci. Biogr. 12 1975 : 183-184 Schinkel, Carl Friedrich • J. Gunn, 2004 : Encyclopedia Caves & Karst : 77-78, portr. 13 March 1781 – 09 October 1841 Schmid, Manfred Eugen visited & painted Slovene caves 1803 13 August 1939 – 05 January 1996 References: cave biologist • Biographie Universelle 38 : 325-326 References: • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 329 • Mattes : 466-468, portr. • Chambers Biogr. Dict. 1990 : 1306 275 Schmidl, Adolf Anton Schmidt, Robert Rudolf 18 May 1802 – 20 November 1863 26 May 1882 – 14 March 1950 made speleology multidisciplinary German cave explorer References: References: • Vasárnapi Ujsá 10 (9) 20 Dec. 1863 : 462 (obit.) • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 45 2010 : 54-55, portr. • Áz ország tükre 1 Oct. 1864 : 325-326 portr. • Slovenski Biog. Leksikon 3 (9) 1960 : 224 – 3 (10) 1967 : 225 Schmidt, Victor A. • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 339 1936 – 26 August 1993 • Int. J. Speleol. 10 1978 : 253-267, portr., bibliog. • Karszt és Barlang 1988 (1) : 37-42, portr. US caver • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 29-32 References: • T.R. Shaw. 1992. Hist. Cave Sci. : 41-43, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 51 (11) 1993 : 304 (obit.) • Akten Int. Symp. Geschicht. Höhlenforsch., Wien 1979 : 70-71 • Schmidl pamphlets 2 : 16-26 Schnadwinkel, Matthias • Schmidl pamphets 3 : 16-19 1970 • portrait • V. Cílek. Letter dated 31 Aug. 1989 German cave explorer • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 3 : 2063 References: • J. Gunn. 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 687-688, portr. • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 235, portr. • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 198-199, portr. • Forti, F. 2004. Alpi Giulie 98 (2) 2004 : 57-58, portr. Schneider, Eugen • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-04- : 145 22 May 1930 – 14 April 2000 • Karszt és Barlang 2012-2014 : 16-23 • Mattes : 468-471, portr. German cave explorer References: Schmidt, Anton • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 35 (1) 2001 : 59 (obit.), portr. fl. 1909 Schneider, Jürgen photographer, “city architect” 28 August 1938 – 16 March 2015 References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 199 studied gypsum karst genesis • possibly the Anton Schmidt (Beyriebswirtschafter) 18.2.1870 – References: 21.4.1931 of the Österreichisches Biographischs Lexikon • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.- u Karstforsch 61 (3-4) : 2015 : 105 (obit.), portr. Schmidt, Ferdinand Jožef Schneider, Katie 20 February 1791 – 16 February 1878 US cave biologist cave biologist References: References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 61 (11) 2003 : 304-305, portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 128 • Akten ALCADI ’94, 1996 : 137-139, portr. Schneider, Kurt • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 160, bibliog. 1930 – 2002 • P. Gilbert. 1977. Compendium biog. lit. entom. Austrian cave explorer • Slovensky Biografski Leksikon 3 (10) 1967 : 225-226 • Kronika 11 1963 : 60-64, portr. References: • Kiauta, B., 1962. Kronika, 10, 54-59 • Mattes : 473-474, portr. • Proteus 23 (8) 1961 : 214, portr. • Slovenski biografski leksikon 3 (10), 1967 : 225-226 Schnitzer, Walter Alexander • Enciklopedija slovenije 11 1997 : 13-14, portr. 02 June 1926 – 08 September 1985 • Polak, S. 2005. Endins (28) : 72-74 karst geologist • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 67, portr. • Mattes : 471-473, portr. References: • Mitt. Verb. d. H- u.K.forsch 33 (1) 1987 : 17-18, bibliog., (obit.) Schnörr von Carolsfeld, 276 Hans Veit Friedrich Schönleben, Johann Ludwig 11 May 1764 – 30 April 1841 16 November 1618 – 15 October 1681 painted Seume portrait wrote Carniolia antiqua et nova References: References: • Bénézit 9 1976 : 414 • portr. (1676) Schnörr, Jean • Kronika 64 2016 : 5-18 – 11 February 1953 Schőnviszky, László Swiss caver 19 February 1901 – 21 September 1979 References: founder member of Hungarian Soc. • Stalactite 1953 (3) : 17 (obit.) References: Schoeller, Henri • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 340 • Karszt és Barlang 1979 (1-2) : 38-42, portr., bibliog., (obit.) 1899 – 1988 • Karszt és Barlang 1989 (special) : 99 hydrogeologist & studied cave atmosphere • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 175 References: • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 97, portr. • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 82 Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe Schoenig, Michel 28 March 1793 – 10 December 1864 1941 – 1979 early geologist & traveller in USA French cave explorer References: References: • G.P. Merrill. 1906. Contrib. to the history of American Geology, portr. • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologist & hist. geol. 3 : 2070-2071 • Spelunca 19 (2) 1979 : 82, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 82 Schopenhauer, Johanna Scholz, Rolf 09 July 1766 – 07 April 1838 1942/43 – 03 August 2007 visited Peak Cavern in 1803 or 1804 German cave explorer References: References: • S. Kempe et al. (2006) Naturhist. Gesell. Nurnberg Jn. 2005 : 21 • S. Kempe. 2009. Proc. 15th ICS, 3 : 1996-99, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H. u. Kforsch 53 (4) 2007 : 121 (obit.), portr. Schomer, Barbara Schopper, Lazarus 21 October 1698 – 22 June 1756 08 August 1942 – 02 November 2011 caver in USA & Australia explored Macocha References: References: • V. Panoš. 1973. Pantheon of Czech Speleologists : 1-2 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 70 (2) 2011 : 29 (obit.), portr. Schön, Anton Schossleitner, Karl 1888 – 1959 1899? – 22 December 1961 German cave explorer German cave explorer References: References: • Mattes : 474-476, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch. 8 (1) 1962 : 1 (obit.) Schönichen, Walter Schott, Kaspar 05 February 1608 – 22 May 1666 1876 – 1956 biologist wrote on springs : disciple of Kircher References: References: • P. Findlen, 2004 : Athanasius Kircher, p.12 • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 175 277 Schotter, Gary Schultz, Robert E. 12 March 1944 – 11 June 2013 1936? – 25 May 1968 US caver US caver References: References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News, 72 (12) 2014 : 28-29 (obit.), portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 26 (8) 1968 : 116 (obit.) Schreiber, Richard Walter Schuster, Friedrich (“Fritz”) 12 November 1943 – 06 January 1990 28 September 1914 – 27 July 1975 US cave explorer & surveyor historian of Harz Caves References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 48 (4) 1990 : 97-100 (obit.), portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Kforsch. 22 (1) 1976 : 39 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 48 (7) 1990 : 170 Schüz, Ernst Schreibers, Karl Franz Anton von 24 October 1901 – 09 August 1991 15 August 1775 – 21 May 1852 director of Stuttgart Natural History Museum first to study Proteus References: References: • Mitt. Verb. dt H- u. Kforsch 13 (2) 1967 : 41 (65th jub.) • Slovenský Kras 37. 1999 : 181 • J. Gunn, 2004 : Encyclopedia of Caves & Karst : 152 Schweiker, Roioli September 1929 – December 2014 Schreyer, Karl catalogued N.Y. State caves 1862? – 13 April 1937 References: Steiermark cave explorer • NSS News 73 (4) 2015 : 35 (obit.), portr. References: • Mitt. F. Höhlenkunde, Graz 29 (3) 1937 : 31 (obit.) Schwenkedel, Simon 10 November 1919 – 26 August 1970 Schriel, Walter German cave explorer 1892 – 1959 References: pro-Nazi in Harz karst • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u. Kforsch 16 (3-4) 1970 : 55 (obit.) References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch 51 (2) 2005 : 51-52 Schwertfeger, Robert E. – 1975 Schroeder, Johann US caver 1600 – 20 January 1664 References: German : studied Moravian karst • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 33 (7) 1975 : 112 (obit.) References: • Acta Speleologica 1, 2010 : 109 Schwinge, Heinz T. • Speleo 74, 2018 : 52-53, portr. – February 1963 Schüler, Miloslav US caver – 05 April 1951 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 21 (4) 1963 : 41 (obit.) Czech cave explorer References: Schwoy, František Josef • Československý Kras 4 (5) 1951 : 124, port., (obit.) 14 December 1742 – 10 October 1806 Schultz, Anne D. first Moravian topographer contributor to a USA bibliography References: • Speleo 74. 2018 : 61, portr. References: • Guide to Speleol Lit of English language. 1998. front cover, portr. only 278 Sconfienza, Stetafo References: • M. Radacich : letter 14 May 1995 1959/58 – 09 December 1990 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 199 Italian cave explorer • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene Karst in the past : 300-302 References: • Speleologia (24) 1991 : 20, 22, portr., (obit.) Sealey, Albert William 05 January 1860 – 08 April 1942 Scopoli, Giovanni Antonio interested in Kent’s Cavern 03 June 1723 (or 13 June) – 08 May 1788 References: first to describe plants in caves • Trans. Devon Assoc. 74 1942 : 37-38 (obit.) References: • Cave Bibliog. 5 : 524-525 • S. Sitar. Sto Slovenskih Znanstvenikov. 1987 : 120-121 • E. Lesky. 1956. Arbeitsmedezin im 18 Jahrhundert Seavers, Kent • Cave Bibliogr. 6 : 187; 8 : 193 1952 – 14 February 1986 • Enciklopedija Slovenije 11 1997 : 20-21, portr. US cave explorer • portr. file References: Scott, Alfred Angas • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 44 (5) 1986 : 126 (obit.) 1875 – 22 July 1923 Sedgwick, Adam surveyor of Yorkshire caves 22 March 1785 – 27 January 1873 References: visited Postojnska jama in 1829 • J. Craven Pothole Club 6 (1) 1979 : 35-36 References: Scott, Leo • J.W. Clark & Hughes. 1890. Life & letters of Adam Sedgwick • Speakman, C. 1982. Adam Sedgwick – December 1983 • Proc. Yorks. Geol. Soc. 10 1889 : 136-145 US cave explorer • Geol. Mag. 10 1873 : 96 References: • PC portrait • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 42 (3) 1984 : 135 (obit.) • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 149, portr. • Cave & Karst Sci. 45 (2) 2018 : 93-94 Scott, W. Ray Sedlak, Miroslav 19 August 1913 – 02 August 1987 1952? – 23 September 1993 photographer at Mammoth Cave National Park Czech cave explorer References: • J. Spel. Hist. 34 (1) 2000 : 20-21 References: • Speleo, Praha (14) 1994 : 3-4, bibliog., (obit.) Scotti, Don Pietro See, Roland Craig 1899 – 23 May 1982 09 February 1953 – 17 September 2000 president of Soc. Speleo Italiana US caver References: • UIS Bull. (23) 1983 : 14 (obit.) References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. 58 (12) 2000 : 353, 357, portr., (obit.) Scrimali, Antonio Seefeldner, Erich 1926 – 2017 30 September 1887 – 25 July 1981 in Commissione Grotte, Trieste Austrian geomorphologist References: • Alpi Giulie (111) 2017; 53-55, portr. References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 28 (1) 1982 : 20 (obit.) Scrinzi, A. fl. 1865-1873 photographer in Trieste 279 Seemann, Robert Sellers, Robert Tate 07 December 1945 – 20 December 2010 1930? – 10 April 1957 Austrian cave explorer English caver & biologist References: References: • Mattes : 478-480, portr. • Cave Res. Gr. N/L (66)-(67), 1957 : 2-3, (obit.) • Wessex Cave Club J. 4 (62) 1957 : 221-222 (obit.) Seethaler, Peter 1961 Sello, Umberto German cave explorer Friuli explorer & historian References: References: • Höhlenkundl. Vereins. 27, 2011 : 47-49 (50th jub.), portr. • Mondo Sotterraneo 40, 2016 : 8, portr. only Segl, Johann Selous, Frederick Courtney 1948 – 2005 31 December 1851 – 04 November 1917 Austrian cave explorer African traveller References: References: • Mattes, 480-481, portr. • J.G. Millars. 1918. Life of F… C … Selous • The Linnean 16 (2) 2000 : 24-31, portrs. Segond, Eric Semler, Janez 1859 – 1984 10 August 1932 References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 82 Slovene caver References: Seidemann, Herman Jay • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 162 25 January 1920 – 14 December 2008 Sénécal, Philippe US caver 1971 – 19 August 2014 References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 67 (4) 2009 : 31 (obit.) on expeditions world-wide • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 66 (1) 2008 : 16-18, portr. References: • Spelunca 136, 2014 : 64 (obit.), portr. Self, Charles Anthony 05 November 1951 – 04 February 2016 Sennert, Daniel D.ä cave explorer & mineralogist 25 November 1572 – 21 July 1637 References: early study of cave bones • funeral card [16 Feb. 2016], portr. References: • Cave & Karst Sci. 43 (1) 2016, p.3, portr., (obit.) • notes in biogr. file • UIS Pseudokarst N/L (26) 2016 : 40, (obit.), portr. • L. Thorndike. Hist. Magic Exp. Sci. 7 1958 : 203-217 • Assoc. Speleol. Urala J. (26) 2016 : 59-60 (obit.), portr. • Florkin, M. & E.H. Stolz (eds) comprehensive • Descent (249) 2016 : 5 (obit.) biochemistry 30, 1972, portr. opp. p.12 • W.R. Reinbacher, 1998. Leben … Johnann Daniel Major : 233 Seliškar, Albin 05 June 1906 – 30 April 1973 Sennert, Joannes Andreas cave biologist 08 March 1646 – after 1668 References: nominal respondents for J.D. Major on Lacte Lunae • Naše jame 15 for 1973 : 125-126, portr., (obit.) References: • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 160-162, portr., bibliog. • W.R. Reinbacher. letter 24 Dec. 2000 • Naše jame 38 1996 : 159-169, portr. • W.R. Reinbacher. 1998. Leben … J.D. Major : 233 • D. Viršck. 2006. Županova jama : 93 • W.R. Reinbacher. letter 15 Sept. 1993 • Slovenski biografski leksikon • W.R. Reinbacher. letter 26 Oct. 1993 • W.R. Reinbacher. letter 9 May 1993 280 Seppenhofer, Carlo Seutter, Mattheus 06 October 1854 – 28 January 1908 1678 – 1757 early Gorizia speleologist published maps of Slovenia References: References: • ALCADI ’98 Abstracts of papers : 9 • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene Karst in the past : 27 • Sopra e sotto il Carso (5) 1999 : 34-40, portr., bibliog. • Alpi Giulie 13 (3) 1908 : 130 (obit.) Sforzi, Giuseppe • Slovenský Kras 37 1999 : 47-52 12 September 1801 – 27 August 1883 • Mattes : 281-282, portr. painted in Sveta jama Serban, Eugen References: 13 September 1932 – 25 September 2001 • Simp. Internaz. Protostoria Speleol. 1993 : 49-50 • Mondo Sotterraneo 1973 : 101-141, portr. studied cave fauna • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. 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References: • Slovenski biografski leksikon 3 (10) 1967 : 295-296 • Préhistoire Ariégeoises 29 1974 : 111-112 Sesser, W. F. Shanov, Stefan explored Mammoth Cave 1886-1887 1948 References: karstologist • J. Spel. Hist. 39 (2) 2005 : 55-57, [37] portr. References: Seume, Johann Gottfried • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 497 29 January 1763 – 13 June 1810 Shattuck, George Brubank visited Postojnska jama in 1802 1869 – 1934 References: cave scientist • Naše jame 8 1966 : 66-69, portr. References: • J.G. Seume. 1964. A stroll to Syracuse : 7-8 • J. Spelean Hist. 15 (3-4) 1981 : 37 • portrait • Slovenski biografski leksikon 3 (10) 1967 : 296-297 Shaw, Graham • R.L.B.M. Bechstein : Zweihundert dt. Männer… ; 96, portr. • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 96, portr. 1941/42 • C.A. Findeisen [1938] Johann Gottfried Seume, portr. Yorkshire explorer with Leakey • T. Sadler 1869. Diary of Henry C. Robinson 1 : 106-7, 117 References: • Descent (237) 2014 : 36, portr. 281 Shaw, Henry Sherwill, Walter Stanhope – 24 September 1997 1815 – 1890 cave explorer with Br. Speleol. Assoc. 1938-42 explored Cango Cave, S. Africa References: References: • Craven Herald 3 Oct. 1997 : 2 (obit.) • S.A. Craven, letter dated 31 Oct. 2011 • Cave & Karst Sci., 39 (3) 2012. 127-131, portr. Shaw, Trevor Royle 31 March 1928 Shield, Ernest historian of cave science & speleology 23 December 1941 – 23 December 2015 References: cave explorer in Yorkshire & China • Naše jame (37) 1995 : 97 References: • Speleo, Praha (11) 1993 : 54-57, portr. • Descent (249) 2016 : 11 (obit.), portr. • Speleo, Praha (15) 1994 : 60-61, portr. • Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (69) 1994 : 18 Shiels, William (“Billy”) • Caves & Caving (84) 1999 : 33 1943? – 06 April 1992 • Primorske novice LIV 26.1.01 : 7 • British Caver (101) 1987 : 30 caver in N. Ireland & Scotland • C.V. with appn for Slovene passport 1998 & DSc 2002 References: • Enciklopedije Slovenie 11 1997 : 66 • Descent (107) 1992 : 11, portr., (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 60 (10) 2002 : 280-281 portr. • J. Gunn, 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst :803 Shires, Franklin W. • Stud. Speleol. 13, 2004 : 51-60, portr., bibliog. 1920/21 – 20 June. 2003 • Stud. Speleol. 15, 2007 : 58 • Mond. Sott. 34 for 2010 [2013] : 37-49, portr., bibliog. US caver & surveyor • Who’s Who in the World [c1978] References: • Cave & Karst Sci 42 (1) 2015 : 55, portr. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 62 (9) 2004 : 271 (obit.), portr. • Cave & Karst Sci 45 (1) 2018 : 5-14, (90th jub.), portrs., bibliog. • Cave & Karst Sci 45 (2) 2018 : 50 Shofstall, Don • Cave & Karst Sci. 46 (2) 2019 : 50 24 October 1926 – 18 September 2007 Shawcross, Michael US caver 1941/42 – 11 March 2015 References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 65 (12) 2007 : 26 (obit.), portrs. British cave explorer in central America References: Shopov, Yavor • NSS News. 73 (5) 2015 : 24-25 (obit.), portr. 1962 Shepard, Charles Upham cave mineralogist 29 June 1804 – 01 May 1886 References: • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 497 US cave scientist References: Shrewsbury, Carolina • J. Spelean Hist. 15 (3-4) 1981 : 36 US caver Sheppard, John Arthur (“Jack”) References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News. 71 (1) 2013 : 7-11, portrs. 31 March 1909 – 14 July 2001 • NSS News 72 (11) 2014 : 7, portr. Mendip cave diver References: Sibthorpe, John • Caves & Caving (88) 2000 : 10 28 October 1758 – 08 February 1796 • Caves & Caving (91) 2001 : 6-7, portrs., (obit.) travelled Wien to Trieste in 1786 • Wessex Cave Club J. 26 (277) 2001 : 104, portrs., (obit.) References: • DNB [1922] 18 : 189-190 • R. Desmond. 1977. Dict. of British & Irish botanists : 558 282 • J. Ingamels. 1997. Dict. Br. & Irish Trav. Italy : 859 Sigaud de la Fond Sides, Stanley D. fl. 1790 US cave explorer & historian 18th century French speleologist References: References: • NSS News 73 (5) 2015 : 20, portr. • Spelunca 9 (2) 1969 : 126-127 Siebertz, Jean Sigrist-Herder, Jakob 1938 – 1985 01 May 1850 – 07 March 1910 Belgian caver at Škocjan 1891 References: References: • Brit. Caver 99 1986 : 30 (obit.) • Alpina, 18 (6) 1910 : 72, Zurich (obit.) • UIS Bull. (29) 1986 : 21 (obit.) • René Scherrer : letter 27 Feb. 2005 • Shaw, T.R. 2005 : Acta Carsologica 34 (1) 236-260 Siegl, Antonin • T.R. Shaw. 2008 : Foreign Travellers … 1486-1900 : 280-281 • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene karst in the past : 375-383 14 June 1912 – 15 November 1962 manager of Zbrašov cave Siguier, Claude References: 05 December 1935 – 04 June 1977 • Acta Speleologica 4 2013 : 203, 208-209, 216, portr. cave explorer in Morocco & France Siegl, Walter References: • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 82-83, portr. 1930 – 1993 Austrian cave explorer Sila, Ravedo References: 30 November 1930 – 18 June 1978 • Mitt. Höhlenk. Steiermark 23 (1-4) 1994 : 11-13 (obit.), portr., bibliog. Postojna geologist • Mattes : 483-484, portr. References: Siegmeth, Károly • Naše jame 20 for 1978 : 113-114, portr., (obit.) • Naše jame 30 1988 suppl. : 162 11 September 1845 – 21 April 1912 (or 23 April) had Baradla surveyed & for tourists Silberbauer, Johan Conrad References: visited Postojna jama • D. Bálazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 344 References: • Barlangkutatás 1 (1) 1913 : 3-9, 34-36, portr., (obit.) • S.A. Craven letter : 16 Mar. 2009 • Karszt és Barlang 1989 (special) : 97 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 129, portr. • ALCADI ’98 Abstracts of papers : 8 Sillani, Giuseppe • Slovenský Kras 37 1999 : 37-46, portr. – 21 November 1915 • portraits in postcard collection Commissione Grotte member, killed WWI • O. Kadić. 2010. Oneletrajz : 94, 176, portr. References: • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 97-98, portr. • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 145 • Mattes : 484-486, portr. Siffre, Michel Sillanoli, Aldo 07 April 1913 – 01 June 2003 03 January 1939 cave explorer & archaeologist cave prehistorian References: References: • Spelunca (99) 2005 : 60 (obit.), portr. • Univer. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. Circ. to Members, Mar. 1963 : 2 • J. M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol. : 213-214, bibliog. Silliman, Benjamin Jr. 04 December 1816 – 14 January 1885 studied speleogenesis & dolines 283 References: • Dict. Am. Biogr. 17, 1935 : 163-164 Simons, James US caver Silliman, Benjamin Sr. References: 08 August 1779 – 24 November 1864 • NSS News 70 (1) 2012 : 28 portr. only (mislabelled “R. Greely”) CO2 in limestone solution • NSS News 70 (3) 2012 : 12 References: Simons, Pheltius Valentine • Dict. Am. Biogr. 17 : 160-163 c. 1776 – 1829 Siman, L’ubomir the first owner of Mammoth Cave. Ky 1962 – 2006 References: Slovak caver • S.D. Sides. 1997. J. Spel. Hist. 31 (4) : 72-76 References: Simony, Friedrich • Spravodaj 2006/2 : 61 (obit.), portr. 13 November 1813 – 20 July 1896 Simmons, Ronald Wayne early Austrian karstologist 14 September 1953 – 14 February 2007 References: US cave diver • Acta Carsologica 26 (2) 1997 : 119-137 • Mattes : 486-489, portr. References: • NSS News 65 (5) 2007 : 30-31, (obit.), portr. Simpson, Eli Simon, Eugène 16 September 1884 – 01 February 1962 1848 – 1924 Yorkshire cave explorer from 1900 : international cave biologist in Philippines & Africa links References: References: • Descent (107) 1992 : 26-27 • Cave & Karst Sci. 41 (2) 2014 : 53 • Cave Science 4 (31) 1962 : 287a-d, portr., (obit.) Simonetti, Alfons • Cave Res. Gr. N/L (84) 1962 : 3-4 (obit.) • J. Craven Pothole Club 3 (2) 1962 : 96-97 (obit.) 01 January 1900 • J. Craven Pothole Club 5 (4) 1976 : 217-219 bookkeeper & treasurer at Postojnska jama • J. Craven Pothole Club 5 (5) 1977 : 258 • Stud. Speleol. 8 1991 : 39-56, portrs., bibliog. References: • W. Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (45), 1985 : 1-3 • letter of 6 Apr. 1944 in biog. file under Anelli • Spelunca 2 (3) 1962 : 51 Simonič, Ivan • Bull. Br. Speleol. Assoc. (22) 1950 : 5 • Bull. Br. Speleol. Assoc. (58) 1962 : 1-2 07 July 1905 • Descent (107) 1992 : 26-28, portrs. 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Stoppani, Antonio Straka, Ernst Maria 1824 – 1891 1924 – 2004 studied cave bears Austrian cave explorer References: References: • M. Pavan. 1951. Uomini alla ricerca : 57-85, portr. • Mattes : 499-501, portr. • T.R. Shaw, 2018. Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 145 Straka, Helmuth Storek, Josef 31 March 1922 – 17 March 1987 – 22 April 1978 Austrian cave explorer in Venezuela Czech : studied Guatemala caves References: References: • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espel. 41, 2007 : 43-45 (obit.), portrs., bibliog. • J. Spelean Hist. 23 (4) 1989 : 4 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 36 (7) 1978 : 154 (obit.) Stranetzky, Kajetan 27 June 1879 – 24 September 1918 Storey, Barbara Miller Slovene geologist 29 August 1940 – 24 February 1992 References: US caver • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 169, bibliog. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 50 (5) 1992 : 130-131, portr., (obit.) 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History of Cave Science : 176, 179 Straub, Rainer 1967 Strader, Robert German cave explorer – 02 December 1973 References: US caver • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 235-236, portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 32 (1) 1974 : 4, (obit.) 295 Stražar, Stane Strömpl, Gábor 09 November 1929 – 26 November 1998 12 December 1885 – 22 August 1945 Slovene caver senior Hungarian cave explorer References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 170-171, bibliog. • D. Balazs. Magyar Utazók Lexikona. 1993 : 351 • Naše jame 41 1999 : 145-148, portr., (obit.) • Karszt és Barlang 1989 (special) : 98 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 129 Streiner, Hans • 100 eves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 99 1859 – 1940 • Mattes : 501-502 Austrian cave explorer Strother, David Hunter References: (pseud. Porte Crayon) • Austrian Cave Cuttings : 68 (obit.) 26 September 1816 – 08 March 1888 Strezov, Alexander described US caves in 1834 1942 References: Bulgarian caver • J. 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Nat. Biogr. 19. 1922 : 271-272 • portrait Swicegood, Roberta Heather • Acta Carsologica 30 (1) 2001 : 185, portr. 31 July 1951 – 18 June 1988 Szablyár, Péter US cave explorer 1948 – 2013 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 46 (12) 1988 : 454-458, portrs., (obit.) Hungarian cave explorer References: Swida, Franz • Karszt és Barlang 2012-2014 : 187 (obit.), portr. 07 July 1852 – 14 December 1939 Szabó, Laszló member of DOAV Section Küstenland 1946 – 1972 References: • P. Guidi. letter 30 Jun 2016 Hungarian cave explorer • T.R. Shaw. 2018. Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 141 References: • Karszt és Barlang 1972 (1-2) : 60, portr., (obit.) Swinton, John 1703 – 04 April 1777 Szabó, Laszló author of travels through Slovenia in 1734 in 1951 – 1972 Harleian Miscel any Hungarian cave explorer References: References: • Dict. Nat. Biog. 19 (1922) 239 • Karszt és Barlang 1972 (1-2) : 59 (obit), portr. • Foster, J. 1891. Alumni Oxonienses 1500-1714, 4 : 1448 • Foster, J. 1891. 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References: • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 101-102 Szathmáry, Sándor 15 March 1919 – 04 June 2001 Szobonga, Károly Hungarian cave explorer 1927 – 16 February 1996 References: Hungarian cave explorer • Karszt és Barlang 1994 : 81 (75th jub.), portr. References: • Karszt és Barlang 2000-2001 : 129 (obit.), portr. • Karszt és Barlang 1995-96 : 70-71 (obit.), portr. • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 99-100 Szombathy, Josef Szép, Timea 11 June 1853 – 09 November 1943 1965 – 28 December 1982 Slovene cave archaeologist Hungarian cave explorer References: References: • Slovenski biografski leksikon 3 (10) 1967 : 570-571 • Karszt és Barlang 1982 (2) : 134, portr., (obit.) • B. Mader. Annales 10’97 : 59-72, portr. • O. Kadić 2010. 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Czech speleologist References: Šegrc, Veljko • Acta Speleologica 4 2013 back cover, portr. 12 January 1931 – 04 December 1991 Croatian cave explorer 301 Šimunović, Alan References: • Kras, (74-75), 2006 : 43, portr. fl. 2002 Croatian explorer in Mexico Štirn, Jože References: 01 December 1934 • V. Božić. 2003. Speleologija u Hrvatskoj : 122, portr. cave biologist Škorpil, Karel Vaclav References: • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 174, bibliog. 15 May 1859 – 09 March 1944 • Slovenski biografski leksikon wrote on karst References: Štuŕ, Dionýz • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 497 1827 – 1893 • A. Zhalov. 2013. Proc. 16th ICS. 1 : 103-106 portr. early Slovak explorer Škorpil, Vaclav Hermengilo References: • Slovenský Kras 38 2000 : 98-99, portr. 08 February 1858 – 25 June 1923 a Czech, wrote on Bulgarian karst Šturm, Jože References: 28 May 1855 – 25 May 1911 • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 497 worked with Putick • A. Zhalov, 2013. 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Czech cave explorer Slovak cave explorer References: References: • Československý Kras 2 (9) 1949 : 293, portr. • Spravodaj 1986 (3-4) : 62-63 (70th jub.), portr. Tabor, James D. Tasnádi Kubacska, Andras 1946 1902 – 1977 US caver & writer Hungarian geologist & palaeontologist References: References: • NSS News 68 (9) 2010 : 28-29, portr. • O. Kadić. 2010. Oneletrajz : 176 Tainturier, Marc Tatashidze, Zurab 1942? – 23 November 2012 24 September 1928 – 12 June 2011 French explorer in New Guinea orgainzed speleology in Georgia References: References: • Spelunca (137) 2015 : 63 (obit.), portr. • Cave & Karst Sci. 39 (1) 2012 : 44 (obit.), portrs. Talbot, Mary Theresa Tate, Thomas 14 August 1795 – February 1861 1833 – 24 December 1896 excavated in caves in Gower Yorkshire geologist References: References: • S. Aldhouse-Green, 2000. Paviland Cave : 20 • Proc. Yorks. Geol. Soc. 13 (3) : 350-352, portr., bibliog., (obit.) Taparkova-Pencheva, Ana Tatek, Slavko 1946 16 December 1927 – 30 July 2018 Bulgarian caver Croatian cave explorer References: References: • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves in Bulgaria : 497 • Speleolog, 66, 2018 : 89-91, portr. Taramelli, Torquato Tatishchev, V. N. 15 October 1845 – 31 March 1922 19 April 1686 – 15 July 1750 geologist in Italy early explorer of Kungur ice cave References: References: • P. Guidi – letter 30 Jun. 2016 • Dorofeev & Andreichuk. 1990. Kungurskaye … Peshchera : 274, 303, portr. 303 Taucer, Edouardo Taylor, John 04 May 1844 – 01 November 1934 fl. 1725-1760 member, from 1887, of Comitato Grotte of SAG took stalagmites from Wookey Hole References: References: • Progressione Cento 1983 : 16 • Cave & Karst Sci. 25 (1) 1998 : 34 Taute, Wolfgang Taylor, Martha Angela 18 May 1934 – 29 November 1995 24 February 1950 – 21 February 1989 German cave archaeologist US caver References: References: • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 31 (2) 1996 : 95 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 47 (6) 1989 : 132 (obit.) Tavčar, Ivan Taylor, Michael Ray 26 October 1889 – 22 October 1966 US cave writer Slovene cave explorer & photographer References: References: • NSS News 76 (11) 2018 : 8, portr. • Slovensky Biogr. Leksikon 4 (12) 1980 : 41 • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves pictured : 200 Taylor, Robert Louis 24 June 1944 – 07 June 2012 Tax, Franz US caver 1854 – 1921 References: studied cave fauna • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 70 (9) 2012 : 23-24 (obit.), portr. References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 263-265 Taylor-Smith, Sonia 19 August 1954 – 04 November 2017 Taylor, Bayard Australian caver 11 January 1825 – 19 December 1878 References: visited Slovene karst in 1851 • Caves Australia (204), 2018 : 20-21, portrs. References: • Dict. Am. Biog. 18, 1936 : 314-316 Taymann, Kenneth B. • portr. 12 March 1948 – 03 June 2014 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 206-7, portr. US caver Taylor, Herbert Coupland References: • NSS News. 73 (5) 2015 : 26 (obit.), portr. 11 August 1855 – 14 September 1891 visited Mammoth Cave Tazieff, Haroun References: 11 May 1914 – 02 February 1998 • T.R. Shaw. J. Spelean Hist. 37 (1), (123) 2003 : 16-26, portr. Polish Belgian, volcanologist & cave explorer Taylor, Herbert References: • Daily Tel. 7 Feb. 1998 : 25, portr., (obit.) 24 June 1897 – 09 October 1982 cave archaeologist Teale, Sir Edmund Oswald References: 29 November 1874 – 17 July 1971 • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 16 (3). 1983 : 169-170, portr., (obit.) wrote on caves in Tanganyika • Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. N/L (18) 1982 : 5 (obit.) • Proc. UBSS 27 (2) 2017 : 151-152 References: • Who was Who? 7 304 Teale, Thomas Pridgin • Br. Caver 79 1980 : 57-58, portr., (obit.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H.- u K.forsch. 27 (1) 1981 : 11, portr., (obit.) 01 January 1801 – 31 December 1867 • Karszt és Barlang 1980 (2) : 118 (obit.) Postojnska jama 14.7.1856 : studied proteus • Spelunca (2) 1981 : 38, portr., (obit.) References: • Union Internat. Speleol. Bull. (20) 1981 (for 1980) : 10 (obit.) • Plarr’s lives of the Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons 2 1930 : 392-393 • portrait file • F. Boase. 1901. Modern English Biography 3 1901, col. 905 • Speleo S.W. Essex Tech. Coll. 16 (1) 1981 : 21 • Medical Times & Gazette 1 1868 : 48-49 (obit.) • D’Arcy Power. 1924. Teale’s amputation. Br. J. Surgery 11 (44) : 605-608, portr. Tellkampf, August Otto Theodor • Barker, T.H. ed. 1866. Thomas Pridgin Teale. F.R.S. photographs 27 April 1812 – 07 September 1883 of eminent medical men 1 [18] : 89-92, portr. cave biologist • Bulloch’s Roll, in Royal Soc. • Proc. Yorks. Geol. Poly. Soc. 10 1889 : 54-58 References: • A. Romero. 2001. Environmental biol. of fishes 62 : 49 Téglás, Gabor • J. Spelean Hist. 36 (2) 2002 : 68-76, portr., bibliog. • J. 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References: 21 July 1859 – 05 February 1931 • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. (22) 1986 : 38-39, portr. described Guacharo cave in 1890 Teleki, Domokos References: • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espeleol. 10 (19) 1982 : 165-169, portr., bibliog. 05 September 1773 – 16 September 1798 Romanian : visited Hungarian caves Tentori, Daniele References: 02 September 1964 – April 2000 • Acta Carsologica 26 (2) 1997 : 252-253 Italian caver Tell, Leander References: • Mondo Sotterraneo 24 (1-2), 2000 : 52, portr., (obit.) 21 July 1895 – 21 September 1980 Swedish speleologist References: • Naše jame 22 for 1980 : 161-162, portr., (obit.) 305 Terrazzani, Elettra References: • Mitt. Verb. d. H- u K.forsch 33 (3) 1987 : 71-72, portr., (obit.) 28 June 1939 – 24 August 2014 Trieste cave explorer Thines, Georges References: 10 February 1923 – 25 October 2016 • Progressione, 62, 2015 : 150-151 (obit.), portr. cave biologist Terzaghi, Karl Anton References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Spéléol. : 223, bibliog. 02 October 1883 – 25 October 1963 Czech : studied Croatian karst Thirria, Charles Edouard References: 25 February 1796 – 24 January 1868 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 129 studied speleogenesis Tesi, Flavid References: • Klambrecht & Quenstedt. 1938. Fossilium cat. I. (72) : 428 1962/61 – 09 December 1990 • Bull. Soc. Geol. France 26. 1869 : 693-714 (Levallois) Italian explorer in Brazil • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 3 : 2256 References: • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 177 • Speleologia (24) 1991 : 22, portr., (obit.) • T.R. Shaw. 1992. History of cave science : 143, 154 Tešnohlídek, Rudolf Thom, George 07 June 1882 – 12 January 1928 surveyed Cango Cave in 1816 Slovak cave explorer References: • S.A. Craven. 1999. Q. Bull. Nat. Lib. S.Afr. 54 (2) : 57, [61], portr. References: • Slovenský Kras 31 1993 : 113-115, portr. Thomison, Jack Thackray, John Christopher US caver 17 April 1948 – 06 May 1999 References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 61 (9) 2003 : 258-260 archivist & science historian References: Thompson, Douglas • Geoscientist 9 (6) 1999 : 12, portr. • Soc. Hist. Nat. Hist. N/L (65) 1999 : between 6 & 7, portr., (obit.) guide in Carlsbad Caverns & writer • Archives of Nat. Hist. 27 (1), 2000 : 1-22, portr., bibliog. References: • Geol. Soc. Ann. Review 1999 : 35-36, portr. • NSS News 74 (8) 2016 : 23-25, portr. Thaler, Andras Thompson, Gertrude Caton 1883 – 1939 1888 – 1985 supported cave research excavated Ghar Dalam cave in Malta References: References: • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 176 • C.V. Burch ed. 2007. Role of women hist. geol. : 85 Thalhammer, Michael Thompson, James 1911 – 1965 1906 – 1967 Austrian cave explorer explored caves in Thailand References: References: • Mattes : 512-513, portr. • J. Spelean Hist. 51 (1) 2017 : 7, portr. Thein, Karl Johann Thompson, John 17 September 1907 – 05 November 1986 1879 – 1939 German cave explorer writer on Mammoth Cave, Ky., 1909 306 References: Cave, Ky. • J. Spel. Hist. 34 (1) 2000 : 28 References: • J. Spel. Hist. 34 (1) 2000 : 6, phot. Thompson, Michael Murray 13 February 1933 – 26 November 2007 Thynn, Alexander George a Mendip caver and cave diver 7th Marquess of Bath References: 06 May 1932 • Wessex Cave Club J. 29 (308), 2007 : 107 owned Cheddar caves • Wessex Cave Club J. 29 (309), 2008 : 127-131, portr. References: • Wells J., mid Somerset. 20 Dec. 2007 : 23, portr. • Caves Newspaper Cuttings, 7 : 24-25, portr. Thompson, Ralph Seymour Thynne, Henry Frederick 19 December 1847 – 1912 6th Marquess of Bath wrote on Mammoth Cave in 1879 26 January 1905 – 30 June 1992 References: owned Cheddar caves • J.F. Bridge in R.S. Thompson. 1970. Sucker’s visit … Mammoth Cave : v-xix References: Thomson, Donald Mark Melvin • Caves Newspaper Cuttings, 7 : 22-23, portr. a Mendip caver Tiddeman, Carol References: US cave explorer • Wessex Cave Club J. 27 (288) 2004 : 122, portr. References: Thornber, Norman • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 67 (11), 2009 : 8, portr. – 1970 Tiddeman, Richard Hill Yorkshire cave explorer 11 February 1842 – 20 February 1917 References: wrote on Yorkshire karst • Cave. Res. Gr. N/L (122) 1970 : 22 (obit.) References: Thorndike, Charles Faunce • R.J. Cleevely. 1983. World Palaeont. Collns. : 288 • P.F. Kendall & H.E. Wroot. 1924 Geology of Yorkshire, portr. 26 March 1821 – 1915 • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 3 : 2266-2267 explored St. Michael’s Cave, Gibraltar in 1840 References: Tietz, Federico • C.F. Thorndike, 1912. Some memories of ninety years, portr. 14 November 1969 – 07 August 1999 Thrun, Robert James Italian caver References: 05 February 1940 – 07 February 2017 • Progressione 41, 1999 : 71-72, portr., (obit.) US caver & surveyor References: Tietze, Emil Ernst August • NSS News 75 (5) 2017 : 29-30 (obit.), portr. 15 June 1854 – 04 March 1931 Thruston, Rogers Clark Ballard studied speleogenesis References: 06 November 1858 – 30 December 1946 • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 342 (note of portr.) photographer of Mammoth Cave • Sarjeant, W.A.S. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 3 : 2267 References: • T.R. Shaw. 1992. History of cave science : 106, 163, 171 • J. Spel. Hist. 34 (1) 2000 : 14 Tiglath Pileser I., King of Assyria Thum, Mandeville c. 1115 BC – 1076 or 1093 BC 08 September 1857 – 04 March 1910 visited underground Tigris cave made 26 stereoview photographs of Mammoth References: • Chambers Biographical Dictionary : 1460 307 • T. Shaw. 1992. History of Cave Science : 7 Tomašević, Rudolf Tillesius, Wilhelm Gottlieb 1908 – 09 August 1957 17 July 1769 – 17 May 1857 Croatian cave explorer joint author of popular cave book 1799 References: References: • Speleolog 50, 2000 : 41-42, portr. • Speleolog 1956 (3-4) : 33 (obit.), portr. • B. v. Freyberg. 1932. Geol. Erforsch. Thuringens : 158 Timeus-Fauro, Ruggero Tomášik, Samuel 1813 – 1887 16 February 1892 – 14 September 1915 SAG member, killed in World War I Slovak explorer References: References: • Slovenský Kras 38 2000 : 102-103, portr. • T.R. Shaw, 2018 : Škocjan … 1920-1940 : 145 Timko, Imre Tomer, Darrel 1914 – 25 June 2004 1875 – 1940 Hungarian geologist US caver References: References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 62 (10) 2004 : 293 (obit.) • O. Kadić. 2010. 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References: • Speleologia 39, 1998 : 29 Tobin, John James • Progressione 41 1999 : 56 1808/09 – after 1833 • Atti e Memorie 43, 2011, 31-39, portrs. • Progressione 62, 2015 : 158, portr. only visited Slovene caves in 1828 References: Tonar, Byrne • D. Knight. 1998. Humphry Davy : 122, 158-159 NZ caver • J. Davy. 1836. Memoirs of the life of Sir H. Davy 2 : 307 • Die Matrikel der Universität Heidelberg 1836 [-1870] 5 (1904) : 291 References: • T. R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 139 • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 4 (70) 1969 : 275-276, portr. • Naše jame 20, 1978 : 59-62 308 Toniolo, Antonio Renato Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de 07 April 1881 – 09 May 1955 see: Pitton de Tournefort, Joseph studied karst hydrology References: Tournier, Monseigneur • Rass Speleol. 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Slovene cave explorer References: Traino, Alain • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. 178, bibliog. 1958 – 30 December 2018 Toulmin, Llewellyn US caver References: wrote on cave in Thailand • NSS News 77 (5) 2019 : 27 (obit.), portr. References: • J. Spelean Hist. 51 (1) 2017 : 23 309 Trampler, Richard Trček, Iztok 13 December 1845 – 16 August 1907 11 October 1949 explored Moravian karst Slovene cave explorer References: References: • Československý Kras 3 (9-10) 1950 : 299-301, portr. bibliog. • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 178, bibliog. • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko-Šošůvské … : 170, 132-135 • Acta Speleologica 5, 2014, back cover, portr. Treitz, Péter • Acta Speleologica 1, 2010 : 109 16 November 1866 – 13 January 1935 • Mattes : 513-515, portr. geologist Tranteev, Petar References: 17 January 1924 – 27 November 1979 • O. Kadić. 2010. Onéletrajz : 177 important Bulgarian caver Trembley, Sandy References: 1927 – 2009 • Br. 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Tribelli, Ario • Proc. Univ. Bristol Speleaol. Soc. 18 (3) 1989 : 415-421 • Cave Diving Gp. N/L (49) 1978 : 1-2 (obit.) wrote on Škocjanske jame • Caves & Caving (2) 1978 : 6 (obit.) References: • Descent (40) 1979 : 15, portr., (obit.) • Simp. Int. Protostoria speleol. 1991 : 63 • Wessex Cave Club J. 15 (174) 1978 : 75 (obit.) • Alpi Giulie 43 (4/6) 1941 • bound vol. of letters (1950-1977) • E.K. Tratman. will dated 4 Sept. 1977 Trickett, Oliver • portraits 29 May 1847 – 31 March 1934 • A.G. Fincham. 1997. Jamaica underground : 6 (portr. only) • Proc. Somerset Arch. Nat. Hist. Soc. 123 1980 : 145 (obit.) in charge of NSW caves • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell : - portr. References: • Proc. UBSS 27 (2) 2017 : 152 • G. J. Middleton. 1991. Oliver Trickett, portrs. • Who was Who 1971-1980 7 : 804 • R. Ellis et al. 1987. Australian caves on postcards • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the Cameras : 7, 18, 21, 39 portrs. Trauth, Friedrich 1883 – 1967 Triller, Adolf museum geologist 1954 References: Bavarian cave explorer • O. Kadić. 2010. Onéletrajz : 176-177 References: • Karst und Höhle (2004/05) : 236, portr. 310 Trimmel, Hubert Trombe, Félix 12 October 1924 – 15 December 2013 19 March 1906 – 26 March 1985 karstologist, historian, President UIS cave explorer & scientist References: References: • Die Höhle 35 (3-4) 1984 : 66-92, portr., bibliog. (60th jub.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 83-84, portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 31 (1) 1985 : 16-17 (60th jub.) • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. speleol. : 226 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 36 (1) 1990 : 19 • UIS Bull. (27) 1985 : 8 (obit.) • H. Trimmel. 1968. Höhlenkunde : back cover, portr. • portrait • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 210 • portrait file Tronchoni, Juan Antonio • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 45 (4) 1999 : 164, portr. (75th jub.) 12 November 1931 – 30 April 2007 • Die Höhle 50 (4) 1999 : 158-160, portr., bibliog. (75th jub.) • Die Höhle 54 (3) 2003 : 79, portr. only promoted speleology in Venezuela • J. Gunn, 2004. Encyclopedia of caves & karst : 805 References: • Karszt és Barlang 1998-99 [2002] : 140 (75th jub.), portr. • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espel. 41, 2007 : 33-42, portrs. • Mitt Verb. dt. H- u.Karstforsch 50 (4) 2004 : 129, 80th jub. • Bol. Soc. Venezolana Espel. 40, 2006 : 12-16, portrs. • Mitt Verb. dt. H- u.Karstforsch 51 (1) 2005 : 3, portr., only • Naše jame (28) 1986 : 88, portr. Trost, Andreas • Die Höhle 57 2006 : 137, portr. – 08 June 1708 • Mitt. Verb. dt. Höhlen-u Karstforscher 60 (1) 2014 : 22-23 (obit.), portrs. • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 437-40, 471-3 portrs. Graz-based engraver on copper; worked for • Spravodaj 2013/4 : 75 (obit.) portr. Valvasor • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 29 (2) 1994 : 75-76 (70th jub.) References: • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 31 (2) 1996 : 96 • Allgemeines Lexikon der Bildenen Künstler … • Höhlenkundl. Vereins. 22, 2000 : 2 portr. Leipzig, Seemann [1907], 33 : 432-433 • Progressione 61, 2013 : 115-121 • Bénézit. 1976. Dictionnaire critique et documentaire des peintres; • Karszt és Barlang 2012-2014 : 188 (obit.), portr. sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs, Paris, Gründ : 282 • Mattes : 515-518, portr. Trotzl, Karl Tringham, David J. 1907 – 1983 – 18 May 1985 Austrian cave explorer a British caver world wide References: References: • Mattes; 518-519, portr. • Caves & Caving (29) 1985 : 2 (obit.) Troubridge, Laura Tringham, Derek Anthony Mendip caver – 27 August 1976 (or 28 August) References: died cave diving in Spain • Wessex Cave Club “Wessex Girls” 2004 : 7, portr. References: • Cave Diving Gp. N/L (41) 1976 : 4 (obit.) Trstenjak, Anton • Descent (35) 1977 : 22 (obit.) wrote on Slovene karst Trissino, Giovanni Giorgio References: • Kras (26) 1998 : 25, portr. 08 July 1478 – 08 December 1550 reported crustacea in a cave 1537 Tršan, Uroš References: 06 June 1926 – 22 July 1969 • Gilhofer & Ranschburg cat. 2000/II : 100-101 Slovene cave explorer Troha, Alojz References: • Naše jame 11 for 1969 : 112-113, portr., (obit.) Slovene caver • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 178-179 References: • Jamar 4 (2) 2011 : 44-46, portr. 311 Trudgill, Stephen Thomas Tudgay, Godfrey (“Geoff”) 05 November 1947 1917 – 1998 British karstologist a Mendip Caver References: References: • portrait • G. Tudgay 2000. Extracts. Logbook Swildons … 1934-42 : 9 Truel, Jean Tudor, Henry 03 June 1938 16 March 1788 – 1864 caver & painter visited Grand Caverns. Va. in 1831 References: References: • Caving Internat. Mag. (13) 1981 : 44-45, portr. • J. Spelean Hist. 28 (13) 1994 : 45-55 • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. 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Caves … in Bulgaria : 498 References: Vaucher, Georges • Progressione (63) 2016 : 187-190 (obit.), portr. 29 September 1900 – 07 June 1982 (or 08 June) Vendl, Aladár Swiss cave explorer & biologist 18 November 1886 – 09 January 1971 References: geologist & cave explorer • Spelunca (15) 1984 : vi-vii, portr., (obit.) • Spelunca (31) 1988 : 85 References: • Karszt és Barlang 1971 (1) : 47 (obit.) Vázquez de Espinosa, Antonio • D. Balázs. Magyar utazók Lexikona, 1993 : 409-410 15?? – 1630 Venezian, Giacomo described caves in Mexico 07 December 1861 – 20 November 1915 References: SAG member killed in World War I • Vazquez de Espinosa 1942. Compendium descr. W. Indies : iv-vii • Acta Carsologica 24 1995 : 556-557 References: • P. Guidi. letter 30 Jun. 2016 Vedenik, Tone • Škocjanske jame 1920-1940 (2018) T. Shaw : 146 16 June 1947 Veni, George Slovene cave explorer Vice President of UIS References: References: • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 183-184, bibliog. • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 59 (4); 2001 : 112-113, portr. • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 15, portr. Vehslage, Eugene US caver & administrator Venkovits, István References: 03 December 1913 – 13 April 2006 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 54 (4) 1996 : 89, portr. cave scientist Velev, Georgi References: • Karszt és Barlang 2006 : 86-88, (obit.), portr., bibliog. 1913 – 1989 • O. Kadić. 2010. Önéletrajz : 137, 177, portr., 142 Bulgarian caver • 100 éves Magyar Barlangkutatás, 2010 : 100, portr. References: • P. Beron et al. 2006. Caves … in Bulgaria : 498 Venkovits, István 1954 – April 1985 Velič, Milan cave explorer 30 January 1939 References: Slovak caver • Karszt és Barlang 1985 (1-2) : 78, portr., (obit.) References: • Spravodaj 2009/1 : 76 (70th jub.), portr. • Spravodaj 2004/1 : 116 (65th jub.) portr. 317 Venters, Richard Francis Verhulsel, Peter 04 May 1943 – 08 January 2017 1955? – 29 September 1984 US cave explorer & surveyor S. 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Vesko, Josef – 25 June 1913 Verhoeff, Karl W. proprietor of Dachstein Riesenhöhle 25 November 1867 – 06 December 1944 References: German zoologist & cave explorer • Mitt. f. Höhlenkunde, Graz, 6 (4) 1913 : [24A] References: • Mitt. H.- u. K.forsch. 1938 (1-2) : 60-61 (70th jub.) 318 Vetterli, Albin Vidmar, Roman 17 March 1925 – 19 July 1994 09 August 1904 – c. 1982 Swiss caver Slovene cave explorer References: References: • Stalactite 44. 1994 : 2 (obit.), portr. • Naše jame 30 1998, suppl. : 186 Veve, Norman Vidonis, Flavio 04 January 1933 – November 2016 1938 – 2010 Puerto Rico cave explorer Trieste cave explorer & director of Gr. Gigante References: References: • NSS News. 75 (8) 2017 : 21-22, (obit.), portr. • Progressione 57, 2010 : 197-199 (obit.), portrs. Veve-Gonzalez, Thalia D. Viehmann, Iosif 1963 – 1996 01 September 1925 – 06 August 2016 US cave explorer & scientist Romanian karstologist References: References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. 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Vojtenko-Karhan, Ladislav 1864 – 1939 – 08 February 2014 early Slovak explorer Czech cave explorer References: References: • Slovenský Kras 47 (1) 2009 : 119, portr. • Speleo 64, 2014 : 90, portr. Vivant-Denon, Dominique Vokáč, Jiří Baron Denon 23 November 1962 – 31 October 2017 04 January 1747 – 27 April 1826 Czech cave explorer in Mexico etc. painted Cassas References: References: • Die Höhle 69, 2018 : 139-142, (obit.), portrs. • Bénézit 10 1976 : 542 • Speleo 73, 2018 : 60-63 (obit.), portrs. Vodička, Jiří Volk, Sašo 16 May 1925 – 23 January 2013 04 August 1939 – 2011 Czech speleologist Slovene caver References: References: • Speleo 64, 2014 : 91 • Bilten Železnicar 2012 : 108-109 (obit.) Vogl, Viktor Völker, Reinhard 1885 – 1922 12 November 1944 Hungarian karstologist & explorer German cave explorer References: References: • Barlangkutatás 10-13 (1-4) 1922-1925 : 2, 58 (obit.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karstforsch. 61 (2) 2015 : 69-70 (70th jub.), portr. • O. Kadić. 2010. 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Onéletrajz : 178 described caves in Yorkshire & Ireland Wagner, Johann Andor References: • Gentleman’s Mag. 91 (1) 1821 : 182-183 21 March 1797 – 19 December 1861 • Dict. Nat. Biog. 59 1899 : 42 wrote on German bone caves • J. Ingamells. 1997. Dictionary Br. travellers in Italy : 971 References: • Rept. Br. Assoc. Adv. Sci. for 1936, Appendix : 151 • F. Heller. 1972. Die Zoolithenhöhle : 52 • New Scientist 19 (353) 22 Aug. 1963 : 396 Wagner, Joseph Walker, Alfred Stanley 12 February 1803 – 07 November 1861 c. 1915? – 31 March 1995 artist S. African caver & administrator References: References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 201 • Bull. S. Afr. Speleol. Assoc. 36 1996 : 84 • Bénézit. 1976 10 : 601 Walker, Hilda H. Wainscott, Robert Lee c. 1899 – 17 June 1976 17 April 1942 – 11 April 1998 Devon archaeologist US caver References: References: • Trans. Proc. Torquay Nat. Hist. Soc. 17 (3) 1976-77 : 4-5 (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 56 (11) 1998 : 336 (obit.) Walker, Jacob Waldack, Charles fl. 1888 1831? – 1882 explored Blayshaw Gill Pot I, Yorkshire made stereo photos of Mammoth Cave References: References: • S.A. Craven, 2002. Cave & Karst Soc. 29 (1) : 30, portr. • C.J. Howes. 1989. To photograph darkness : 52-71, portr. • unpublished notes by Schwilden, Bruxelles Walker, John 1731 – 1803 Waldemar, Ernst Prof. Nat. Hist., Univ. Edinburgh 28 February 1926 References: German cave explorer • Arch. Nat. Hist. 18 (2) : 201-220 (1991) References: • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 31 (1) 1996 : 64, (70th jub.), portr. Walker, Lindsay N. studied Bahamas karst Walden, William D. References: 24 September 1942 – 15 June 2018 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 63 (10) 2005 : 7, portr. US cave explorer Walker, Marsha References: • NSS News 76 (8) 2018 : 30-31 (obit.), portr. 14 December 1956 – 16 January 2012 US caver Waldner, Franz Georg References: 09 January 1907 – 16 October 1975 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 70 (4) 2012 : 25 (obit.), portr. Austrian cave explorer & writer References: • Die Höhle 27 (2) 1976 : 75-80, portr., bibliog., (obit.) 323 Walker, Wilhelmina Augusta Waltham, Anthony Clive fl. 1870-1876 international cave explorer & writer painter References: References: • Caves & Caving (84) 1999 : 33 • Bénézit 1976, 10 : 611 • Caves & Caving (90) 2001 : 8 • Wood, C. 1995. Victorian painters 1 : 548 Walton, Frank Wall, Ian – 07 April 1968 archaeologist, director at Creswel NZ caver References: References: • Stud. Speleol. 15, 2007 : 58 • New Zealand Speleol. Bull 4 (66) 1968 : 174 Wall, Jason Walton, Gerald Armitage 04 February 1969 – 20 November 2014 04 June 1916 – 12 May 1987 US caver cave biologist References: References: • NSS News 73 (3) 2015 : 26-27 (obit.), portr. • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 18 (2) 1988 : 329, portr., (obit.) • In Memoriam 1987 Wallace, John 1924 – 1994 Wankel, Jindřich US cave explorer 15 July 1821 – 05 April 1897 References: early cave explorer & archaeologist, Moravia • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 52 (10) 1994 : 311, portr., (obit.) References: • Československý Kras 20, 1971 : 133 Waller, Bryan Charles • Bull. Nat. Speleol. Soc. 39 (1) 1977 : 3, portr. fl. 1817 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 129 • Akten Int. Symp. Geschicht. Höhlenforsch … Wien 1979 : 80-83 Yorkshire cave explorer • V. Panoš. 1973. Pantheon of Czech Speleologists : 2-3 References: • R. Musil. 2004. Sloupsko. Sošůvské … : 170 • S.A. Craven, 2002. Cave & Karst Sci. 29 (1) : 27, 28 (portr.) • P. Zajíček. 2000. Sloupsko-Sošůvské … : 15, portr. only • Georgr. Jb. 20 1897 : 484 (obit.) Wallis, Frederick Stretton • Bibliografie okresu Blansko, 1987 : 57-58 19 May 1894 – March 1979 • Zpřistupnené Jaskyně, 2015 : 135-136, portr. • Acta Speleologica 1, 2010 : 109 curator of Wel s Museum • Mattes : 529-531, portr. References: • Trans. Proc. Torquay Nat. Hist. Soc. 13 (3) 1960-61 : 7-8, portr. Warburton, Denis • Wessex Cave Club J. 16 (181) 1980 : 23 (obit.) 1925 – February 2006 Wallisch, Franz English cave explorer 1898 – 1969 References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 28 (299) 2006 : 151 (obit.), portr. Austrian cave explorer • Wessex Cave Club J. 28 (302) 2006 : 204-205 (obit.), portrs. References: • Mattes : 528-529 Wardle, John Frederick Walsh, Joe – 02 January 1942 Yorkshire cave explorer, killed in WW2 16 April 1941 – 28 April 2014 References: US caver • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (24) 1947 : 159 (obit.), portr. References: • NSS News, 72 (8) 2014 : 25 (obit.), portr. 324 Warwick, Gordon Thomas References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 23 (4) 1965 : 52 1918 – 18 March 1983 (or 19 March) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (6) 1999 : 182-183, portr. British international speleologist References: Watson, Van • Bol. Soc. Venezolana de Espeleol. (20) 1983 : 110 1950 • Brit. Caver 88 1983 : 31 (obit.) NZ cave explorer • Helictite 5 (1) 1966 : 2 • Karszt és Barlang 1983 (1-2) : 76 (obit.) References: • Spelunca (12) 1983 : xi (obit.) • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 4 (79) 1971 : 552-553, portr. • Descent (54) 1983 : 8 (obit.) • UIS Bull. (23) 1983 : 14-15 (obit.) Watts, Harold G. (“Tim”) • portrait file – February 1970 • Speleologia 39, 1998 : 30 Yorkshire caver • J.A. Labegalini, 2015. 50 years of UIS : 63 portr. only References: Washington, E. K. • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 10 (35) 1970 : 389-392, portr., (obit.) • Yorks. Ramblers’ Club J. 7 (24) 1947 : 156 fl. 1857-1860 visited Postojnska jama in 1857 Wauters, Alphonse References: 13 April 1817 – 01 May 1898 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 223-224 wrote 1841 guide to Han cave Waterfall, Arnold C. References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. Speleol : 241 06 May 1914 – 1990 Yorkshire cave explorer Wawřička, Johann (“Hans”) References: 1900 – 1943 • D.M. Judson, 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 61 Czech cave explorer Watkins, William Howard References: • Mattes : 531-532, portr. 1918 – 1994 US cave photographer Weare, Jack References: – 1981 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 52 (5) 1994 : 151-152 (obit.) founder member of Axbridge Caving Group Watson, Lester George References: • Brit. Caver 82 1981 : 65 (obit.) 1919 – October 1973 President of NZ Speleo. Soc. Weaver, Charles Philip (“Bill”) References: 1908 – 1999 • New Zealand Speleol. Bull. 5 (86) 1973 : 169-170, portr., (obit.) Mendip caver 1934-1939, etc. Watson, Patty Jo References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 27 (288) 2004 : 133-137 26 April 1932 US cave archaeologist Weaver, H. Dwight References: received Presidential award for Missouri • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (11) 1999 : 328-329, portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 58 (12) 2000 : 358 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 44 (2) 1986 : 38-39, portrs. Watson, Richard Allan Webb, Mark 23 February 1931 – 18 September 2019 24 June 1964 – 25 September 2017 US cave explorer & publisher US caver 325 References: • NSS News 75 (12) 2017 : 24 (obit.), portr. Wefer, Frederick L. 03 October 1943 – 16 October 1999 Weber, Antal US caver 1901 – 09 September 1972 References: Hungarian cave explorer • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (12) 1999 : 356-357, portr., (obit.) References: • Karszt és Barlang 1972 (1) : 59 (obit.) Weglinski, Walter 1955 – 19 September 2002 Weber, Eugen US caver fl. 1907-1910 References: studied cave fauna • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 61 (4) 2003 : 111, portr., (obit.) References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 271 Weichert, Herbert 1945? – 09 December 2011 Weber, Johannes Schwabia cave explorer 03 May 1846 – 25 September 1912 References: painter • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u Karsforsch 58 (2) 2012 (obit.) References: • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene caves pictured : 201 Weidenbach, Fritz 15 August 1901 – 27 October 2000 Websell, Richard Württemberg karstologist 1953 – 25 February 2000 References: Mendip caver • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 12 (3) 1966 : 57 (65th jub.) References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 27 (3) 1981 : 45-46 (80th jub.) • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 47 (1) 2001 : 22-23, portr., (obit.) • Caves & Caving (87) 2000 : 6 (obit.) • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 26 (2) 1991 : 115-116 (90th jub.) Wedgwood, Sir John Hamilton • Laichinger Höhlenfreund 31 (2) 1996 : 96, 97 (95th jub.) 16 November 1907 – 11 December 1989 Weingärtner, Robert von English caver 1860 – 1941 References: collected cave fauna • The Times 12 Dec. 1989 : 20 (obit.), portr. References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 20 (223) 1990 : 104-105 (obit.) • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 104 Weed, Thurlow Weinland, David Friedrich 15 November 1797 – 22 November 1882 30 August 1829 – 16 September 1915 visited Postojnska jama in 1852 German cave zoologist References: References: • Dict. Am. Biogr. 19, 1936 : 598-600 • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch 11 (4) 1965 : 91 (obit.) • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 207 • portrait Weeks, John • Binder. H. 1977. D.F. Weinland, portr. • F. Berger. 1967. Abhandl.Karst-u Höhlenk, F. 1 – 1877 manager of Gough’s Old Cave, Cheddar Weirather, Leo References: 25 October 1887 – 14 June 1965 • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 18 (2) 1988 : 292-297 portr. studied cave fauna References: • G. Nonveiller. 1999. Pioneers insects Dalmatia : 271-273, 141 • Mattes : 532-535, portr. 326 Weité, Pierre Wernher, Georg 1914 – July 1998 c. 1497 – 1567 French cave explorer & writer described caves & Cerknica References: References: • J.M. Mattlet. 1989. Bibliog. speleol. : 241 • Karszt és Barlang 1992 (special) : 129 • Spelunca (73) 1999 : 59 (obit.) • Saur. Deutsch Biogr. Index • Saur. Český a Slovenský Biogr. Index 3, 2006, p. 1464 Welch, Francis Brian Awburn 13 February 1903 – 01 March 1987 Werther, Friedrich geologist & hydrologist – 28 February 1988 References: Harz cave explorer • Proc. Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc. 18 (3) 1988 : 445 (obit.) References: • Mitt. Verb. d. H- u K.forsch 34 (2) 1988 : 57-58, portr., (obit.) Welch, Sylva has bat tattoo on her back Wesselényi, Polyxena References: (afterwards Mrs John Paget) • NSS News 66 (11) 2008 : 31, portr. 1801 – 1878 visited Adelsberger grotte 1835 Wells, Oliver Craig References: 14 February 1931 – 20 February 2013 • Dict. Nat. Biogr. : entry for John Paget Mendip cave diver • K.G. Saur 2005. Ungarischer Biographischer Index 3 : 1732 • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 155 References: • Wessex Cave Club J. 33 (327), 2013 : 11, 12-13 (obit.), portr. Westall, William • Descent (231) 2013 : 40 (obit.), portrs. • Wessex Cave Club 33 (328) 2013 : 7-8 12 October 1781 – 22 January 1850 published 12 views of Yorkshire caves in 1818 Wellsted, James Raymond References: 1805 – 25 October 1842 • Dict. Nat. Biog. 60 1899 : 348-350 travelled in Socotra • Pengelly Cave Studies Trust N/L (73) 1996 : 13-16, portr. • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 180-181 References: • T.R. Shaw in Westall. 1983. Views of the caves … Yorkshire : 1-8, portr. • ODNB 58 2004 : 78-80 • R. Westall. The Art-Journal 12 1850 : 104-105, portr. Welwitsch, Friedrich Martin Josef • M.H. Grant [1926] Chron. Hist. Eng. Landscape ptrs. 2 : 260, portr. 05 February 1807 – 20 October 1872 Weston, George Frederick botanist, visited Adelsberger grotte 12 August 1819 – 14 November 1887 References: visited Adelsberg cave 13 May 1846 • Dict. Nat. Biog. References: • ODNB 58 2004 : 93-95, portr. • J.A. Venn. 1954. Alumni cantabriensis pt. II 6 : 414 • Cat. African plants coll. by F. Wetwitsch. 1896, frontis portr. only • portr. file • E. Nelmes & Cuthbertson. 1931. Curtis’s Botanical • T. R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 185, portr. Magazine dedication. 1827-1927 : 146-148 portr. • portr. file Weston, Martin • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 168, portr. 1960? – 04 November 1984 Werner, Marlin Spike English caver 15 August 1927 – 10 February 2015 References: US caver • Caves & Caving (27) 1985 : 2 (obit.) References: • NSS News 73 (5) 2015 : 25-26 (obit.) 327 Weston, Paul White, Elizabeth Loczi c. 1941/42 – May 2014 09 March 1936 Mendip caver References: References: • Who’s Who in America 2004, 2 : 5523 • Wessex Cave Club J. 33 (332) 2015 : 187 (obit.), portrs. White, George A. Westwood, John Obadiah 1891 – 24 July 1949 22 December 1805 – 02 January 1893 US cave explorer entomologist References: References: • Bull. Nat. Speleol. Soc. 11 1949 : 23 • S.A. Neave. 1933 : Hist. Entom. Soc. London : 131-132, portr. White, Harry E. Wethered, Edward 03 December 1942 – 07 December 2006 visited & wrote on Mammoth Cave, Ky US caver References: References: • Geol. Soc. membership lists • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 65 (10) 2007 : 31 (obit.), portr. • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 342 (note of portr.) White, Lee Harrison Wettstein von Westersheimb, Otto 17 April 1988 – 15 September 2019 07 August 1892 – 10 July 1967 US cave explorer Austrian cave explorer References: References: • NSS News 77 (11) 2019 : 32 (obit.), portrs. • Mattes : 535-538, portr. White, William Blaine Wetzel, Robert 1934 30 September 1898 – 03 April 1962 US authority on caves German cave explorer References: References: • D.C. Culver (2005) : Encyclopedia of caves, back wrapper flap., portr. • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch. 8 (2) 1962 : 25-26 (obit.) • NSS News 70 (6) 2012 : 25, portr. Whalan, C. J. Whitehouse, Frederic Cope guide at Jenolan caves 1842 – 16 November 1911 References: wrote on Fingal’s cave • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the cameras : 14, portr. only References: • Bull. Am. Geogr. Soc. 44 (2) 1912 : 125 Wheeler, Sidney M. 1902 – 1959 Whitehurst, John US cave archaeologist 10 April 1713 – 18 February 1788 References: wrote on stalagmite formation • Cave Notes 1 (6) 1959 : 25-6, portr., bibliog., (obit.) References: • Dict. Nat. Biog. 21 : 108-109 Whidbey, Joseph • Gent. Mag. 58 (1) 2, 1788 : 182-183 1757 – 09 October 1833 • T.D. Ford. Bull. Peak Distr. Mines Hist. Soc. 5 (6) 1974 : 362-269 bibliog. discovered bone caves in Devon • Gent. Mag. 58 (1) (4) 1788 : 363 • M. Craven. 1996. John Whitehurst of Derby … 272 pp. References: • Universal Mag… London 83 (580) 1788 : 225-229, portr. • Arch. Nat. Hist. 23 (2) 1996 : 219-244, passim • European Mag. London 14 [5] 1788 : 316-320 • Cave Bibliography 6 : 204-205 328 Whitfield, Phil Wiener, Leopold (“Poldi”) US caver 1947 – 1975 References: Austrian cave explorer • NSS News 68 (4) 2010 : 22-25, portr. References: • Mattes : 539-540, portr. Whitley, Arthur Noel Joseph 30 December 1871 Wiesinger, Gabriele report on rivers of Greek karst 1959 – 1987 References: Austrian cave explorer • letter from Inst. Civ. Engrs. 6 Sept. 2004 References: • Mattes : 540, portr. Whitten, Anthony John 10 April 1953 – 29 November 2017 Wightman, W. Frederic cave biologist 1864/70? References: Secretary, Kyndwr Club • The Times, 3 Jan. 2018, p. 50 (obit.), portr. References: • Cave Bibliog. 5 : 84 Wiburd, J. C. (Voss) • letter from John Craddoc, 26 Aug. 2008 Jenolan caretaker • letter from S.A. Craven 15 Sept. 2008 References: • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell : - • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the cameras : 15, 20, 31, portr. • G.J. Middleton. 2007 : Oliver Trickett Wigmore, Victor Stephen fl. 1935-42 Widemann, Joseph Georg wrote Adventures Underground [1935] fl. 1785-1800 References: visited Slovene caves in 1800 with Fischl • D. M Judson. 2009. Eli Simpson & BSA : 61 References: • G.C. Hamberger & J.G. Meusel. 1800. Das Gelehrte Teutschland oder Wilcock, John Lexikon der j’etzt lebenden Teutschen Schriftsteller 8 : 495 English caver • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 93 References: • Caves & Caving (92) 2002 : 44 Widger, James Lyon 18 June 1823 – 13 March 1892 Wilczek, C. excavated Devon caves fl. 1890s References: images in Putick books • Rep. Trans. Devonshire Assoc. 99, 1967 : 49-100, portr. References: • J.L. Widger [n.d] The Torbryan Caves • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 201 Widmer, Urs Wilde, Kevan Alan 07 March 1952 – 08 April 2012 1946 Swiss cave explorer & photographer New Guinea Caver References: References: • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 77 (9) 2012 : 19-23 (obit.), portr. • Niugini Caver 2 (4) 1974 : 255 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 64 (11) 2006 : 8 • Die Höhle 63 (2) 2012 : 118-119 (obit.), portr. Wildenauer, Alois • Mitt. V. dt H- u Karstforsch. 58 (2) 2012 : 61-62 (obit.), portr. • J.A. Labegalini. 2015. 50 years of UIS : 65, portr. only 29 April 1877 – 21 July 1967 Austrian cave explorer References: • Die Höhle 48 (3) 1997 : 70-72, bibliog. 329 • Höhlenkundlich Schriften Landesv. Höhlenk Vien & Niederösterreich 17 2003 (by H. Raschko) : 16-17, portr. Williams, David • Mattes : 541-542, portr. 1792 – 07 September 1850 excavated Mendip bone caves Wilk, Patrick References: – 22 March 2003 • Dict. Nat. Biog. 61 1900: 393-394 French caver References: Williams, George • Spelunca (91) 2003 : 58, portr., (obit.) – 1964 Mendip Caver Wilkinson, Charles Smith References: 22 August 1843 – 26 August 1891 • Wessex Cave Club Circ. (23) 1950 : 4 wrote on NSW caves • Wessex Cav Club J. 8 1964 : 151-152 (obit.) References: • K. Lambrecht & Quenstedt. 1938. Fossilium cat. I (72) : 461 Williams, Jo • W.A.S. Sarjeant. 1980. Geologists & hist. geol. 3 : 2427-8 Mendip caver • Cave Bibliog. 8 : 177 References: • Wessex Cave Club “Wessex Girls” 2004 : 4, portr. Wilkinson, John Gardner 05 October 1797 – 29 October 1875 Williams, Peter travelled in Bosnia 1948? – 1978 References: US cave explorer • Dict. Nat. Biogr. 21 [1922] : 274-276 References: • F. Boase. 1901. Modern English Biogr. 3 : col. 1353-1354 • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 36 (6) 1978 : 137 (obit.) • portrs. • Illus. Lond. News. 1875, 67 : 50 Willis, Nathaniel Parker • S. Aldhouse-Green. 2000. Paviland Cave : 25 • portrait file 20 January 1806 – 20 January 1867 • Spelaeologia Croatica 7, 2006 : 25, portr. visited Postojnska jama in 1833 • A. Fleming 1988. Dartmoor Reaves : 19, 130 References: • Dict. Am. Biog. 20 1936 : 306-309 Willcocks, Walter James Roger • A.L.A. Portrait index. 1906 : 1565 1932? – 11 April 2002 • portrait file Mendip caver • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-1900 : 153, portr. References: Willner, Rudolf • Wessex Cave Club J. 26 (280) 2002 : 178, portr., (obit.) 1878 – 03 August 1926 William of Malmesbury Austrian cave explorer c. 1090 – c. 1143 References: reported a monk’s visit to an Italian cave • Speläologisches Jahrbuch 7-9 (3-4) 1928 : 52-59, portr., bibliog., (obit.) • Mitt. H- u K.forsch. 1926 (4) : 147 (obit.) References: • Mitt. H- u K.forsch. 1927 (2) : 71-72 • T. Shaw. 1992. History of Cave Science : 8 • Austrian Cave Cuttings : 12 • Chambers Biographical Dictionary : 1562-1563 • Mattes : 542-545 portr. • DNB Wills, John Vernon William of Worcester 03 July 1928 – 1998 1415 – 1484? family arthives include B.S.R.S. letters described Wookey Hole in 1478 References: References: • Cave Bibliog. 7 : 415 • Rep. Trans. Devon Assoc. 18, 1886 : 462-463 330 Willvonseder, Kurt • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the Cameras : 14, 15, portrs. • G.J. Middleton. 2007. Oliver Trickett : 27 10 March 1903 – 03 November 1968 Austrian prehistorian & cave explorer Wilson, John References: US caver • Mattes : 545-548, portr. References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 41 (11) 1983 : 301-305, portr. Willyams, Cooper June 1762 – 17 July 1816 Wilson, Linda Jane artist & naval chaplain, W. Indies & Mediterranean 14 February 1962 ? References: Bristol cave explorer & archaeologist • Reise ins unterirdische Italica 2002 : 138-139 References: • portrs at Cerknica. 1988 Wilmut, John conservation & education on caves Wilson, William G. References: – 06 July 1963 • Stud. Speleol. 16. 2008 : 68 US caver Wilson, Edward References: • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 21 (12) 1963 : 179, (obit.) 30 October 1848 – 21 May 1898 curator of Bristol Museum & excavator of Uphill Wilson, William L. caves 1953 – 15 March 2002 References: US karstologist • Quart. J. Geol. Soc. London 55 (2) 1899 : lxvi-lxviii (obit.) References: Wilson, Fred J. • J. Cave & Karst Studies 64 (1) 2002 : 93, portr., (obit.) • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 60 (7) 2002 : 218, obit. guide at Jenolan caves References: Winchell, Newton Horace • E. Hamilton-Smith. 2010. Click go the cameras : 14, 15, portr. only 1839 – 1914 • G.J. Middleton, 2007 : Oliver Trickett state geologist of Minnesota Wilson, George H. References: • J. Spelean History 52 (1) 2018 : 4-5, portr. 1874? – 21 February 1958 Derbyshire cave archaeologist Winder, Francis Arnold References: 12 April 1881 – 29 December 1947 • Cave Res. Gp. N/L (72)-(77) 1958 : 2-3 (obit.) Derbyshire member of Société de Spéléologie • G.H. Wilson. [1926] Some caves & crags of Peakland : passim, portr. • G.H. Wilson. [1934] Cave hunting holidays … Peakland : passim, portrs. References: • birth & death certificates Wilson, James V. • T.D. Ford. letter dated 3.7.97 • Sheffield Telegraph 30.12.1947 : 2; [Sheffield] Star 30.12.1947 : 6 13 October 1937 – 07 June 2012 • Cave & Karst Sci. 26 (1) 1999 : 25 US caver • J.P. Craddock, 2009. Jim Puttrell :- portr. References: • NSS News, 70 (8) 2012 : 17 (obit.), portr. Windhoffer, Gábor 1977 – 2005 Wilson, Jeremiah Hungarian cave explorer 1839 References: appointed “explorer” at Jenolan • Karszt és Barlang 2004-5 [2008] : 112-113 (obit.), portr. References: • J.R. Dunkley. 1986. Jenolan caves : 14-15, portr. Windischgraetz, Ernst 331 Ferdinand Weriand Wisely, Jo 27 September 1827 – 22 November 1918 Mendip caver supported Postojna cave research References: References: • Wessex Cave Club “Wessex Girls” 2004 : 5, portr. • Almanach de Gotha 1998 : 632 • Mitt. Sec. Höhlenkund Oest Tour. Club, 5 (2) 1886, supplement : iv Wisshak, Max • Adelsberg Museum Building Committee, 1910 1972 Windischgraetz, Hugo Alfred Adolf German geologist & cave explorer 26 May 1823 – 26 November 1904 References: supported Slovene cave work • Karst und Höhle : 236, portr. (2004/05) References: Wissmann, Hermann Sedan von • Stekl & Wakounig 1992. Windisckgraetz : 301 etc. 1895 – 1979 Windischgraetz, Ludwig Joseph geomorphologist in Europe & S.E. Asia Niklas Christian Prinz References: 13 May 1830 – 14 March 1904 • Mattes : 548-551, portr. visited Postojnska jama in 1845 Wittmann, Johann References: 29 January 1892 • Ludwig … Kindheit und Jugendzeit 1839-1850. 1908 • L. Windischgrätz. 1965. My adventures & misadventures : 8 German cave explorer • H.Hengst. 1901. Die Ritter des schwarzen Adlerordens : 362 References: • Biographisches Jb. 10 1907 col. 129* • Mitt. Verb. dt. H- u K.forsch. 13 (2) 1967 : 41 (75th jub.) • portr. file • T.R. Shaw. 2008. Foreign travellers … 1486-2900 : 181, portr. Wixson, Michael Wines, Enoch Cobb – 18 April 1999 US cave diver 17 February 1806 – 10 December 1879 References: midshipmen’s schoolmaster in USS Constel ation • Nat. Speleol. Soc. News 57 (10) 1999 : 311 (obit.) References: • Dic. Am. Biogr. Wolf, Andreas Wingfield, C. 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Škocjanske jame 1945-2000 : 28-29 1953 – 05 July 1976 cave explorer in Pyrenees Zagler, Werner References: 1965 • Spelunca 17 (1) 1977 : 20, portr., (obit.) Bavarian cave explorer References: Zannes, Tom • Karst und Höhle 2004/05 : 237, portr. 01 April 1950 – 04 June 2006 cave videophotographer Zajiček, Petr References: 25 September 1968 • Nat. Spel. Soc. News 64 (9) 2006: 6, portr., (obit.) Czech speleologist References: Zans, Verners A. • Acta Speleologica 5, 2014 : back cover 1904 – September 1961 Jamaica government geologist from 1949 Zaltieri, Bolognino References: fl. 1550-1558 • A.G. Fincham. 1997. Jamaica underground : 2-3, portr. early map publisher References: Zapletal, Karel • Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers 4, 2004 : 428 18 May 1903 – 29 December 1972 • Shaw & Čuk. 2015. Slovene Karst in the Past : 28 Czech karst geologist Zambelli, Marco Hosmer References: • V. Panoš. 1973. 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Slovak caver Zvonárova, Jarmila References: • Spravodaj 2009/4 : 47, (obit.), portr. 12 February 1960 Slovak cave explorer Žirovnik, Jožef References: 10 August 1860 – 18 February 1941 • Aragonit 15/2 2010 : 116 (50th jub.) wrote book on Cerknica lake in 1898 Zwoliński, Stefan References: • J. Šumrada. 1991. Spremne … Cerkniškega … : 10 19 July 1900 – 29 September 1982 early Polish cave explorer Žitko, Igor References: 26 April 1950 • Karszt és Barlang 1982 (2) : 135 (obit.) Slovene cave explorer • UIS Bull. (23) 1983 : 14 (obit.) References: Zygowsky, Dieter W. • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 189, bibliog. 09 May 1953 – 29 November 2002 Žmitek, Peter German cave explorer & historian 28 June 1874 – 24 December 1935 References: painter • portrait file References: • Mitt. Verb. dt. Höhlen u Karstorsch 49 (2) 2003 : 55-56, portr., (obit.) • Shaw & Čuk. 2012. Slovene Caves Pictured : 202 Žele, Zmagoslav • Slovenski biografski leksikon 15, 1991 : 991-993 • Enciklopedija Slovenije 15. 2001 : 373 09 August 1932 – 25 August 2011 • Bénézit 1976 10 : 913 Postojna cave explorer References: Žnidarčič, Boris • Naše jame 30 1988, suppl. : 188 11 June 1958 – 13 February 1983 Škocjanske jame cave guide Željeznov-Kiko, Milutin References: 21 October 1960 – 10 September 1988 • U. Ivančič, 2019. Škocjanske jame 1945-2000 : 30-31 Slovene caver References: Žnidarčič, Franc • Bilten Železnićar 1991 : 37 (obit), portr. 1858/9 – 24 November 1946 explored at Škocjan in 1885 References: • M. Puc. 1999. Škocjanske jame : 39 339 Žnidarčič, Viktor References: • Naše jame 47, 2008 : 227 (obit.), portr. 23 January 1943 – 25 October 2009 Škocjanske jame cave guide Žvan, Jakob References: 1902 – 1991 • U. Ivančič. 2019. Škocjanske jame 1945-2000 :31 Slovene caver in Bohinj area Žumer, Jože References: • Bilten Železničar 2014 : 116-117 13 July 1953 – 10 March 2006 Slovene cave explorer 340 ABOUT THE BOOK This is a very dull book. Like a dictionary, it contains only facts: facts that are not readily to be found elsewhere. People who are important in the study of caves and karst are known for what they did, what they wrote and whom they influenced. But as individuals they are often no more than a name. They may perhaps be recognized for other aspects, as a King perhaps, or a novelist or a famous doctor. Some, like Darwin or Freud, have changed the world in other ways; but very many had only normal quiet lives during which they also explored, studied or wrote about caves. It is they whose wider lives are difficult to trace and it is 4634 of them who are recorded here, with information from birth certificates, obituaries, unpublished letters and mentions by other people. It is their wider lives that help to show them as real people. In some cases their interest in caves was a part of their professional lives. In many others it provides stimulation and relaxation in otherwise busy lives. But in every case it was the same person and the same brain that enjoyed both; and it was both that made them the people they were. It is only from the biographical sources re- corded here, that each person can be understood. https://doi.org/10.3986/9789610504443 Document Outline Introduction ABBREVIATIONS USED FULL TITLES OF JOURNALS CITED EXPLORERS, SCIENTISTS & VISITORS IN THE WORLD’S KARST