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The Hillary Step was named after Edmund Hillary because he was the first person to climb it.

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Why was the Hillary step named after Edmund Hillary?

The Hillary Step was named after Edmund Hillary because he was the first person to climb it.


Which part of Everest was named after Sir Edmund Hillary?

Just below the summit is a large boulder, Edmund Hillary was the first to climb this boulder which is now known as the Hillary Step.


Was Hillary Clinton named after Sir Edmund Hillary?

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How many siblings does Sir Edmund Hillary have?

Sir Edmund Hillary had two siblings, a brother named Rex and a sister named June.


Did Sir Edmund Hillary have any pets?

Yes, Sir Edmund Hillary had a pet cat named Minki which he adopted during one of his expeditions to the Himalayas.


How many brothers and sisters did Sir Edmund Hillary have?

Sir Edmund had a brother named Rex Hillary. He also had a sister, June Carlisle, who I understand practised as a psychiatrist.


What is Sir Edmund Hillirys full name?

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


What was the mountain that sir Edmund Hillary climbed to be famous called?

Edmund Hillary reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. The last major hurdle in his way before the summit was a large rock step. Edmund was the first person to climb this step and it is known as the Hillary Step.


Who was Sir Edmund Hillary's Father?

Percival Hillary was Edmund Hillary's father.


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.


What is Sir Edmund Hillary's real name?

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