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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,137 | 24 | $6,900 | 4$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 30,848 | $2,000,000 | 1,020$ |
| Totals | 2 | 60,499,963 | 30,872 | $2,006,900 | 1,024$ |
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Italy:
Ernest Shackleton is mentioned as a legendary commander associated with polar explorations.
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Liechtenstein:
Ernest Shackleton is famous for his heroic survival story after the Endurance shipwreck.
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Italy:
Shackleton wrote an account of his adventure and contributed to the introduction of daylight saving time on his ship, the Endurance.
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Italy:
Ernest Shackleton is known for his Antarctic expeditions, particularly the Endurance mission.
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Australia:
Ernest Shackleton led the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17, which ended with the sinking of the Endurance.
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United Kingdom:
Ernest Shackleton is an explorer whom Lorraine Kelly admires.
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Germany:
Ernest Shackleton was referenced as a hero for a new Musk look.
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Belarus:
He was the owner of the three-masted ship 'Endurance' that sank in Antarctica in 1915.
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Switzerland:
Ernest Shackleton is famous for his Antarctic expeditions and the challenges he faced.
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