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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
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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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Latvia:
Roald Amundsen is recognized as the greatest polar explorer the world has ever seen, having achieved success at a high personal cost.
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Panama:
Roald Amundsen is the name of a prestigious Norwegian cruise ship that arrived in Veraguas.
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Estonia:
Roald Amundsen crossed the South Estonian region in the airship Norge.
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Italy:
Roald Amundsen was a famous explorer who reached the South Pole in 1912 and participated in the Norge 1 mission over the North Pole.
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Norway:
Roald Amundsen is another famous explorer whose polar expeditions inspired the name of the current space mission.
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Germany:
Roald Amundsen is referenced as another historical explorer linked to the Fram ship.
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