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Why is he called Sir Edmund Hillary?

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∙ 11y ago

Edmund Hillary is called 'Sir' because he was knighted by the Queen in England in 1953 after climbing Mount Everest.

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What is sir Edmund Hillarys nickname?

Most people called Edmund Hillary 'Ed'.


Why is Edmund Hillary called sir?

Edmund Hillary is called 'Sir' because he was knighted by the Queen in England in 1953 after climbing Mount Everest.


What is Sir Edmund Hillary's fathers name?

Edmund's father was called Percival Augustus Hillary.


Why do they call Edmund hillary sir Edmund hillary?

Edmund Hillary was called 'Sir' because he was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) on 6 June 1953


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Edmund's mum was called Gertrude Hillary, née Clark.


What is Sir Edmund Hillirys full name?

Sir Edmund Hillary's full name was Sir Edmund Percival Hillary.


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By being born into the "Male" category


Who was Sir Edmund Hillary's Father?

Percival Hillary was Edmund Hillary's father.


What are the name of sir Edmund hillarys brother?

Edmund Hillary's brother is called Rex


What was Sir Edmund Hillary's real name?

His full name is Sir Edmund Percival Hillary


Where was Sir Edmund Hillary from?

Auckland, New Zealand.


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