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Vilhjalmur Stefansson (November 3, 1879 – August 26, 1962) was an Arctic explorer and ethnologist. He was born in Manitoba, Canada. Early life and education. Stefansson, born William Stephenson, was born at Arnes, Manitoba, Canada, in 1879. His parents had emigrated from Iceland to Manitoba two years earlier.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson was a Canadian-born American explorer and ethnologist who spent five consecutive record-making years exploring vast areas of the Canadian Arctic after adapting himself to the Inuit (Eskimo) way of life.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 25, 2007 · Over the course of three forays into the Arctic between 1906 and 1918, Vilhjalmur Stefansson, one of Canada's most renowned Arctic explorers, travelled more than 32,000 km by sled and dog team, and explored some of the world’s last uncharted territory.
Learn about the life and achievements of Vilhjalmur Stefansson, an Icelandic-American adventurer who explored the Arctic, studied the Inuit, and wrote books about his experiences. Find out how he survived harsh conditions, faced controversies, and contributed to the development of Alaska and Canada.
- Emily Mace
Mar 11, 2022 · Learn about the Canadian exploration of Wrangel Island by Vilhjalmur Stefansson and his Inuit companion Ada Blackjack, who survived a disastrous expedition in 1901. Read the article and comments from Canadian Geographic, and watch a short film about Ada's story.
Learn about the life and achievements of Vilhjalmur Stefansson, a pioneer of Arctic research and exploration. Discover his early years, his expeditions, his ethnographic work, and his controversies in this online exhibit.
Learn about the life and work of Vilhjalmur Stefansson, who went on three expeditions into the Arctic and wrote extensively on his observations and theories. Explore his relations with the Inuit, his views on race and gender, and his legacy in anthropology and exploration.
