Mount Westminster

Mount Westminster (84°59′S 169°22′E / 84.983°S 169.367°E / -84.983; 169.367Coordinates: 84°59′S 169°22′E / 84.983°S 169.367°E / -84.983; 169.367) is a mountain, 3,370 m, on the east side of Beardmore Glacier, standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) south of Mount Kinsey in the Supporters Range. Discovered and named by the British Antarctic Expedition (1907–09). Named for Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster, a financial supporter of the expedition.

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