Ludwig Kumlien

He took part in the Howgate Polar Expedition 1877-78 and collected a large number of bird specimens which led to the discovery of several new species including what is now known as Kumlien's gull (Larus [glaucoides] kumlieni).

Ludwig went to school followed by Albion Academy in Dane County, Wisconsin, where his father was a professor of zoology and botany.

Graduating in 1873, he joined the University of Wisconsin for a while and obtained a master of science from Milton College in 1892.

[3] He later became a professor of physics and natural history at Milton College in 1894 where he influenced many students.

[4] During the Howgate Polar Expedition, Kumlien kept careful record of the names used by Inuit for the birds.