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Roald Amundsen

Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the south pole.

Born July 16th, 1872 in Borge.

Died June 18th, 1928 at 55 years old in Barents Sea (aviation accident). [ref]

Occupations
aircraft pilot, explorer, polar explorer, researcher, sailor, traveler, writer
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