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| Roald Amundsen | |
|---|---|
| Explorer | |
| Specialty | Antarctic expedition |
| Born | July 16, Borge, Østfold, Norway |
| Died | June 18, (at age 55) unknown |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer.
He was best known for leading the first expedition to reach the South Pole in Amundsen was also active in the Arctic, leading an expedition to the North Pole in His other journeys included the first successful trip through the Northwest Passage beyond Canada.
Amundsen, who had been interested in exploration from an early age, is presumed to have died in , when he disappeared while attempting to rescue comrades in the Arctic.
Early Life
Amundsen was born on July 16, , in the small town of Borge.
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His family had a tradition of seafaring behind it, with several of its male members being ship owners or sea captains. Growing to more than six feet in height by the time he reached adulthood, Amundsen habitually slept with the windows of his bedroom wide open.
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