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Shackleton was the first to reach the closest point to the South Pole; Shackleton reached 88 degrees 23 minutes on the South Polar Plateau on January 9, 1909.
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∙ 8y agoShackleton made his own discoveries about Antarctica, but he was not the first to explore the continent.
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∙ 10y agoYes, on several occasions.
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What was sir ernest shackleton famous for?
Ernest Shackleton was an explorer of Antarctica.
When was Sir Ernest Shackleton go to Antarctica?
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Which poles did Ernest Shackleton's expedition reach?
Sir Ernest Shackleton decided to attempt to cross Antarctica via the south pole.
What were the children's names of Sir Ernest Shackleton?
Sir Ernest Shackleton had three children: Raymond, Cecily, and Edward.
Did Lieutenant Ernest Shackleton die in Antarctica?
Sir Earnest Shackleton died on South Georgia Island in 1922. South Georgia Island is not considered to be Antarctica.
What is Sir Ernest Shackleton's birthday?
Sir Ernest Shackleton was born on February 15, 1874.
Did ernest shackleton come to Australia?
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Are there anythings named after Sir Ernest Shackleton?
shackleton inlet was named after earnest shackleton
When did Ernest Shackleton start his voyage to Antarctica?
Sir Ernest Shackleton first sailed to Antarctica aboard the Discovery. The Discovery left London on 31 July 1901, and by way of Cape Town and New Zealand, arrived on the Antarctic Coast on 8 January 1902.
How did sir ernest shackleton get to antarctia?
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How old is Sir Ernest Shackleton?
Sir Ernest Shackleton was born on February 15, 1874 and died on January 5, 1922. Sir Ernest Shackleton would have been 47 years old at the time of death or 141 years old today.
