Ernest Shackleton
Ernest Shackleton was a British polar explorer famed for his expeditions to Antarctica in the early 20th century. His most notable journey, the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917), became legendary after his ship, Endurance, was trapped in ice. Shackleton's leadership and determination to rescue his crew despite overwhelming odds have made him a symbol of courage and resilience in exploration history.
Born on Feb 15, 1874 (151 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 22,212 | $1,380,000 | 1,202$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 22,212 | $1,380,000 | 1,202$ |
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Australia:
Ernest Shackleton is a famed explorer from the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.
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United Kingdom:
Ernest Shackleton's grave became inaccessible to visitors due to dead seals blocking the way.
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Ireland:
Ernest Shackleton is referenced as a historical figure who would share Grace O’Sullivan's frustration regarding Ireland's stance on the Antarctic Treaty.
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Hungary:
Ernest Shackleton is known for his ill-fated expedition to cross Antarctica, which ultimately led to the sinking of his ship, the Endurance.
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Sweden:
Ernest Shackleton was aware of the ship's shortcomings, as revealed by Finnish research.
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Switzerland:
Ernest Shackleton described the end of his ship 'Endurance' in the Antarctic ice on October 27, 1915.
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Portugal:
Ernest Shackleton was a British explorer who ventured into the Antarctic aboard the Endurance.
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Germany:
Ernest Shackleton is known for the dramatic rescue of his crew after the sinking of the Endurance in 1915.
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Ireland:
Ernest Shackleton was an Antarctic explorer known for his leadership during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
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United Kingdom:
Shackleton led polar teams that collected specimens from the Southern Ocean.
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