The New International Encyclopædia/Dickson, Oscar von

​DICKSON, dē̇k′sō̇n, Baron Oscar von (1823–97). A Swedish merchant noted for his munificent support of the exploring enterprises of Baron Nordenskjöld. He was born at Göteborg, of Scottish ancestry, and was long a member of the firm of Dickson & Co. in Göteborg and London. He was a member of many learned societies both in London and abroad, and gave liberal pecuniary support to North Pole enterprises, particularly those undertaken by Baron Nordenskjöld after 1868. In recognition of his distinguished public services, he was ennobled in 1880, the title of ‘Baron’ being conferred on him in 1885. Dickson Harbor and various other points in the Arctic regions have been named in his honor.

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