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Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (UK: / ˈ ɑː m ʊ n d s ən /, US: /-m ə n s-/; [3] [4] Norwegian: [ˈrùːɑɫ ˈɑ̂mʉnsən] ⓘ; 16 July 1872 – c. 18 June 1928) was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions.
Sep 21, 2024 · Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer who was the first to reach the South Pole, the first to make a ship voyage through the Northwest Passage, and one of the first to cross the Arctic by air. He was one of the greatest figures in the field of polar exploration.
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Dec 14, 2011 · Learn how the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen beat Robert Falcon Scott to the South Pole in 1911, using dogs and skis, and how Scott and his men died on their return journey. Read Amundsen's account of his historic expedition and his later achievements in the Arctic.
Learn how the Norwegian explorer beat Robert Scott to the South Pole in 1911, despite facing harsh conditions and rivalry. Read his diary entries, achievements, and challenges in this article from the September 2011 issue of National Geographic magazine.
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Roald Amundsen, (born July 16, 1872, Borge, near Oslo, Nor.—disappeared June 18, 1928?, Arctic Ocean), Norwegian explorer, leader of the first group to reach the South Pole. In 1897 he took part in a Belgian expedition that was the first to winter in the Antarctic. In 1903–05 he was the first to navigate the Northwest Passage. He planned an expedit...
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Learn about the Norwegian adventurer who beat Captain Scott to claim the South Pole for Norway. Explore his achievements, skills and legacy in polar exploration, from sailing the North-West Passage to flying the North Pole.
Learn about the life and achievements of Roald Amundsen, the first to navigate the Northwest Passage, reach the South Pole, and fly across the Arctic Ocean. Discover how he prepared for his expeditions, cooperated with Nansen and Cook, and faced the challenges of the polar environment.
