Roald Amundsen
Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the South Pole (1872–1928).
The record
Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the South Pole. Born on 16 July 1872 in Borge Municipality, Amundsen died on 18 June 1928 in Arctic Ocean at the age of 55.
Notable works include The North West passage. Honours include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav, Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class and Hubbard Medal, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 191 languages, Roald Amundsen is No. 4,359 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 16 July 1872, Borge Municipality
- Died
- 18 June 1928, Arctic Ocean (aged 55)
- Country
- Norway
- Known as
- Explorer, writer, sailor
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- Norwegian
- Wikipedia editions
- 191
Did you know
Lived to 55.
Shares a birthday with Larry Sanger and Gareth Bale.
Two people in the Index born in Borge Municipality, with Peder Kolstad.
Has a Wikipedia article in 191 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherJens Amundsen
- SiblingLeon Amundsen
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav1906
- Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class1907
- Hubbard Medal1907
- Patron’s Medal1907
- Grand Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph1907
- Alexander von Humboldt Medal1912
- Charles P. Daly Medal1912
- South Pole Medal1912
- Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star1912
- Vega Medal1913
- Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations1913
- Medal for Outstanding Civic Service1925
- Medalla Plus Ultra1928
- Constantin Medal
- Knight of the Order of Leopold
- Congressional Gold Medal
Notable works
- The North West passage
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