NZ Glacier Keeps its Miss-spelt Name
27th July 2024
The Franz Josef Glacier on the South Island was named in 1866 after then-emperor of Austria Kaiser Franz Joseph. It was named by the geologist, Julius von Haast. The erroneous…
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The Franz Josef Glacier on the South Island was named in 1866 after then-emperor of Austria Kaiser Franz Joseph.
It was named by the geologist, Julius von Haast.
The erroneous spelling crept in and has stuck.
Franz Josef glacier, New Zealand. Image © PlanetSKI
In November 2023 the New Zealand Geographic Board started consulting on plans to correct the spelling.
After consideration it has been decided to keep the ‘F’ rather than change it to ‘PH’.
Franz Josef glacier, New Zealand. Image © PlanetSKI
