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]

Ernest Shackleton

Born February 15th, 1874 in Kilkea.

Died January 5th, 1922 at 47 years old

Robert Falcon Scott

Born June 6th, 1868 in Plymouth.

Died March 29th, 1912 at 43 years old

Olav V of Norway

Born July 2nd, 1903 in Appleton House.

Died January 17th, 1991 at 87 years old

Tenzing Norgay

Born May 15th, 1914 in Nepal, Khumbu.

Died May 9th, 1986 at 71 years old

Hans-Ulrich Rudel

Born July 2nd, 1916 in Grzędy, Lower Silesian Voivodeship.

Died December 18th, 1982 at 66 years old