Following whose death was Peary raised in Maine?
His mother
His father
His grandmother
His uncle
Answer
Following the tragic loss of his father, Peary's upbringing took place in the state of Maine. His father's passing necessitated a significant change in their family circumstances, prompting this relocation. It was during this period in Maine that Peary's formative years were shaped, likely influencing the person he would eventually become.
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