Sir Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillary was a renowned New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist, famously known for being one of the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 alongside Tenzing Norgay. Beyond his climbing achievements, he dedicated much of his life to supporting the people of Nepal, establishing schools and healthcare facilities in the region. His legacy continues to inspire generations in both adventure and humanitarian efforts.
Born on Jul 20, 1919 (106 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,511 | $210,000 | 196$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 10,274 | $25,000 | 26$ |
| Totals | 2 | 14,726,841 | 14,785 | $235,000 | 222$ |
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Honduras:
Sir Edmund Hillary is celebrated as a historic figure in The Explorers Club for his achievements in mountaineering.
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New Zealand:
Sir Edmund Hillary is a legendary mountaineer known for his ascent of Mt Everest.
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Romania:
Sir Edmund Hillary was a mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist known for being the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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New Zealand:
Sir Edmund Hillary made his last trip to Antarctica in 2004 with Mike Fitzgerald.
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New Zealand:
Sir Edmund Hillary is known for his historic traverse of Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1971, which Norsewear has had a front row seat to.
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Spain:
Sir Edmund Hillary was the author of the first ascent of Everest.
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Australia:
Sir Edmund Hillary used Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream as a balm when he climbed Mount Everest.
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New Zealand:
Sir Edmund Hillary is a renowned New Zealand explorer who inspired Rob McCallum in his pursuits.
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Nepal:
Sir Edmund Hillary, along with Tenzing Norgay, was one of the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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Pakistan:
Sir Edmund Hillary was one of the first climbers to scale Mount Everest in 1953.
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