Roald Amundsen

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Explorer · Norway

Date of birth: July 16, 1872
Died on June 18, 1928: Died at the age of 55; Would have turned 154 today

Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the South Pole (1872–1928)

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Roald Amundsen was an explorer (Norway). Roald Amundsen was born on July 16, 1872 in Borge Municipality. Among other things, Roald Amundsen was known for The North West passage. Roald Amundsen founded Polheim.

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Polheim

Founded company

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Work by Roald Amundsen

Title	Year
The North West passage	–

Facts about Roald

Born: July 16, 1872 in Borge Municipality
Died: June 18, 1928
Nationality: Norway
Occupations: Explorer, Researcher, Naval aviator, Polar explorer, and Sailor
Languages: Norwegian
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 167 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: July 16, 1872
Born on a: Tuesday
Zodiac sign: Cancer

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What makes Roald Amundsen unique

In memory: Died at the age of 55
Today: Would have turned 154 today

First award in 1907, the year Roald Amundsen turned 35.

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Awards

Award	Year
Hubbard Medal	1907
Charles P. Daly Medal	1912
Vega Medal	1913
Medal for Outstanding Civic Service	1925
Knight of the Legion of Honour	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Polheim	–

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