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 (105 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 3 | 9.00 | 0.27% | +10% | 29,136,808 | 87,173 | $34,000 | 102$ |
| Indonesia | 3 | 9.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 890,956 | $1,119,000 | 3,645$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,846 | $34,000 | 33$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,283 | $210,000 | 143$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 102,509 | $21,000,000 | 6,504$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 27,540 | $1,700,000 | 1,232$ |
| Totals | 10 | 678,376,743 | 1,113,307 | $24,097,000 | 11,659$ |
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Indonesia:
Edmund Hillary is celebrated for his successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953.
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Indonesia:
Edmund Hillary, along with Tenzing Norgay, was the first to reach the summit of Everest on May 29, 1953.
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Indonesia:
Edmund Hillary, along with Tenzing Norgay, was the first to reach the summit of Everest on May 29, 1953.
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Nepal:
Edmund Hillary is remembered for his successful ascent of Mount Everest 72 years ago.
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United States:
Everest was first climbed in 1953 by New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.
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Nepal:
Hillary, along with Tenzing Sherpa, first summited Mount Everest in 1953, establishing a special relationship between Nepal and New Zealand.
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Canada:
A generation later, Edmund Hillary was low-key after determination brought him and Tenzing Norgay to the top.
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Latvia:
Edmund Hillary was one of the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
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New Zealand:
Sir Ed was the first to reach the South Pole overland since Scott half a century earlier, and the first in motor vehicles.
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Nepal:
Edmund Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer who became one of the first two people to reach the summit of Everest.
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