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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,213 | $403,000 | 388$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,014 | $700,000 | 648$ |
| Israel | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,668 | $400,000 | 463$ |
| Totals | 3 | 23,292,763 | 23,895 | $1,503,000 | 1,499$ |
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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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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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