Tenzing Norgay
Tenzing Norgay was a Nepalese-Indian Sherpa mountaineer who, along with Edmund Hillary, became the first to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. A symbol of strength and resilience, Norgay's accomplishments have inspired countless adventurers and climbers across the globe.
Born on May 29, 1914 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 3 | 9.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 900,736 | $1,119,000 | 3,685$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 33,254 | $1,400,000 | 996$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,864 | $34,000 | 34$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 26,854 | $34,000 | 31$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 103,698 | $21,000,000 | 6,579$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 27,741 | $1,700,000 | 1,241$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 953,700 | $2,900,000 | 2,004$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 99,322 | $280,000 | 126$ |
| Totals | 10 | 2,321,206,004 | 2,147,169 | $28,467,000 | 14,696$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Indonesia:
Tenzing Norgay is recognized for his role in the first successful ascent of Mount Everest alongside Edmund Hillary.
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Indonesia:
Tenzing Norgay, along with Edmund Hillary, was the first to reach the summit of Everest on May 29, 1953.
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Indonesia:
Tenzing Norgay, along with Edmund Hillary, was the first to reach the summit of Everest on May 29, 1953.
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United States:
Everest was first climbed in 1953 by New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.
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Pakistan:
Tenzing Norgay was one of the first climbers to scale Mount Everest in 1953.
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India:
Tenzing Norgay was one of the first successful climbers of Mount Everest in 1953.
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Canada:
Edmund Hillary was low-key after determination brought him and Tenzing Norgay to the top.
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Latvia:
Tenzing Norgay was one of the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
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Nepal:
Tenzing Norgay was a Sherpa mountaineer who later summited Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary.
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Spain:
Tenzing Norgay was the first human to reach the summit of Everest in 1953.
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