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What was discovered first, the South Pole or the North Pole?

According to the history books, it was the North Pole in 1909, with the South Pole following 2 years later. But, seeing the considerable doubt that has been uncovered about Peary's claim to the North Pole, there may have to be a revision.


Who were the explorers who first reached the Poles?

The first explorer to reach the south pole was roald Amundsen who was shortly followed by Robert Scott falcon. Who reached the north pole first, I have no idea.


Did roald amundsen make it back from the north pole?

Roald Amundsen did not reach the North Pole; he is best known for being the first to reach the South Pole in 1911. His famous expedition aimed at the North Pole was eventually overshadowed by Robert Peary's disputed claim to have reached it in 1909. Amundsen later successfully navigated the Northwest Passage and continued his polar explorations until his disappearance in 1928 during a rescue mission in the Arctic.


2nd explorer to reach the south pole?

Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole on 17th of January, 1912, acknowledging in his diary that Amundsen had got there a month earlier. The last members of the Scott expedition were found dead by a relief party two years later in 1913.Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both explored the South Pole at the same time in 1911. Amundsen was aware of Scott's objective, but Scott was not aware that Amundsen was right behind him.Roald Amundsen got there first on 14th of December, 1911. Amundsen reported that he saw no sign of Scott.


Who is credited with reaching the south Pole first?

Roald Amundsen got to the South Pole 1st and just a month later, Robert Falcon Scot made it to the South Pole but sadly died on his journey back because of the cold and hunger.

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Who beat Scott to south pole?

Roald Amundsen beat Robert Falcon Scott to the South Pole.


What was discovered first, the South Pole or the North Pole?

According to the history books, it was the North Pole in 1909, with the South Pole following 2 years later. But, seeing the considerable doubt that has been uncovered about Peary's claim to the North Pole, there may have to be a revision.


When did Peary reach the South Pole?

Wrong pole, Peary went for the North Pole, which he claimed he reached on April 7th 1909, a claim which is still disputed today.


Who Roald amundsen raced who to the south pole?

Robert Scott


Who were the explorers who first reached the Poles?

The first explorer to reach the south pole was roald Amundsen who was shortly followed by Robert Scott falcon. Who reached the north pole first, I have no idea.


When did the explorers reach the north and south poles?

The North Pole was first reached by Robert Peary in 1909, although there is some controversy surrounding the validity of his claim. The South Pole was reached by Roald Amundsen in 1911.


What is the birth name of Roald Amundsen?

Roald Amundsen's birth name is Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning.


What nationality was Roald Amundsen?

Roald Amundsen was Norwegian.


Who traveled on roald amundsen expedition?

= Roald Amundsen =


Who is roald amundsen mum and dad?

Roald Amundsen's parent are Jens Amundsen and Gustava Sahl Quist


What did roald amundsen take with him?

what animals did roald amundsen take with him to the south Pole


What was life like of Roald Amundsen Roald Amundsen?

adventurous and like a movie