John, the Arctic Explorer was a renowned explorer who is best known for his expeditions to the Arctic. He was born in 1831 and was a British naval officer and explorer of the Arctic. He is most famous for his three voyages to the Arctic between 1845 and 1876. His first voyage was in search of the Northwest Passage, which he eventually found. He also discovered the North Magnetic Pole during this voyage. On his second voyage, he explored the region around the Beaufort Sea and on his third voyage, he explored the region around the Bering Strait. His last name was Rae and he is remembered for his courage and determination in the face of extreme danger and hardship.