Edmund Hillary
Edmund Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist, best known for being one of the first two individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, alongside Tenzing Norgay. His remarkable achievements in high-altitude climbing and his contributions to humanitarian efforts in Nepal have made him a celebrated figure in the world of exploration.
Born on Jul 20, 1919 (106 years old)
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Australia:
Edmund Hillary is mentioned alongside Tenzing Norgay in the context of the first ascent of Mount Everest.
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United Kingdom:
Edmund Hillary led the historic team that first scaled Mount Everest in 1953.
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Dominican Republic:
Edmund Hillary was the New Zealander who conquered the highest peak in the world alongside Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.
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Portugal:
Edmund Hillary is mentioned as a prominent athlete sponsored by Rolex.
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Iceland:
Sir Edmund Hillary was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest and is a distinguished member of The Explorers Club.
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New Zealand:
Edmund Hillary is admired for his courage in climbing Mount Everest.
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New Zealand:
Edmund Hillary is admired for his courage in climbing Mount Everest and his charitable contributions.
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Iceland:
Sir Edmund Hillary is recognized for his contributions to exploration and is the father of Peter Hillary, who is part of the expedition.
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Spain:
Edmund Hillary was a climber who, along with Tenzing Norgay, was one of the first to reach the summit of Everest.
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Hungary:
Edmund Hillary is famously associated with the conquest of Mount Everest.
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