Roald Amundsen
Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the South Pole (1872–1928)
Roald Amundsen was born on July 16, 1872 in Borge Municipality and died on June 18, 1928 in Arctic Ocean, aged 55. Recorded occupations: explorer, writer, sailor, researcher, polar explorer and aircraft pilot. Country of citizenship: Norway. Fields of work: exploration and polar exploration. Notable works include “The North West passage”. Honours include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav, Hubbard Medal, Constantin Medal, Knight of the Order of Leopold and Vega Medal.
- Born
- July 16, 1872 · Borge Municipality
- Died
- June 18, 1928 · Arctic Ocean
- Age at death
- 55
- Citizenship
- Norway
- Occupations
- explorer, writer, sailor, researcher, polar explorer, aircraft pilot
- Notable works
- The North West passage
- Honours
- Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav, Hubbard Medal, Constantin Medal, Knight of the Order of Leopold, Vega Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 167 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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