Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer best known for being the first person to reach the South Pole in December 1911, a significant achievement in the history of polar exploration.
Born on Jul 16, 1872 (153 years old)
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Romania:
Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer who joined the efforts to rescue the crew of the airship 'Italia'.
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Switzerland:
Roald Amundsen is mentioned as part of Norway's historical context of exploration in the Arctic.
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Israel:
Amundsen was the first to raise a flag at the South Pole.
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Norway:
Roald Amundsen led the expedition to the Arctic known as the Maud expedition.
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Andorra:
Roald Amundsen, the great Danish explorer, completed the Northwest Passage in three years from 1903 to 1906.
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Australia:
Roald Amundsen was a prominent explorer during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.
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United Kingdom:
Roald Amundsen led the Norwegian team that reached the South Pole before Captain Scott's party.
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Germany:
Roald Amundsen was one of the main competitors in the race to the South Pole.
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Norway:
Roald Amundsen participated in a Belgian expedition to Antarctica from 1897 to 1899.
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Norway:
Amundsen's attempt to fly to the North Pole in 1925 was met with failure, but he was honored for his efforts.
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