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Roald Amundsen

Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the south pole (1872–1928).

Born July 16th, 1872 in Borge Municipality.

Died June 18th, 1928 at 55 years old in Arctic Ocean (aviation accident).

Occupations
aircraft pilot, explorer, film director, naval aviator, polar explorer, researcher, sailor, writer
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Born July 2nd, 1903 in Appleton House.

Died January 17th, 1991 at 87 years old

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