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).

Ernest Shackleton

Born February 15th, 1874 in Kilkea Castle.

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

Richard E. Byrd

Born October 25th, 1888 in Winchester.

Died March 11th, 1957 at 68 years old

Thor Heyerdahl

Born October 6th, 1914 in Larvik.

Died April 18th, 2002 at 87 years old