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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 the North Pole?

The first person to reach the North Pole is disputed, but Robert Peary and Matthew Henson were recognized for reaching the North Pole in 1909. Roald Amundsen was the first person to reach the geographic South Pole in 1911. Sir Ernest Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition of 1907-1909 did not attempt to reach the North Pole.


Who was the first person to reach the south pole what year was it?

Roald Amundsen is credited with reaching the South Pole first in 1911. Amundsen was from Norway. 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. 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 was found dead by a relief party two years later in 1913.


Leader of first expedition to the North Pole?

The leader of the first expedition to reach the North Pole is disputed. Historically, Robert Edwin Peary, an American explorer, and Matthew Henson, an African American explorer, are credited with reaching the North Pole in 1909. However, some modern historians and explorers question the accuracy of their claim.


Who was the first black American to reach the north pole in 1909?

One of a team of six that first reached the North Pole on April 6th, 1909. The team consisted of Robert E. Perry, Matthew Henson and 4 Inuit: Ootah, Ooqueah, Seeglo and Egigingwah. As the expedition was led by Perry, history considers him to have been first to reach the pole.


Who was the first Britain person to the south pole?

Sir James Clark Ross was the first British person to the south pole.

Related Questions

Which Australian was credited with being the first to climb Mt Erebus and locating the magnetic South Pole?

Sir Douglas Mawson was the first Australian to climb Mt Erebus in 1908 as a member of Ernest Shackleton's party. He is also credited with locating South Magnetic pole in 1909.


Roald Amundsen is credited with being the first explorer to reach?

Amundsen and his team were first to sail between Greenland and Alaska by way of the Northwest Passage. Years later, he also lead the team to be the first humans to set foot at the South Pole.


What Matthew do after reaching north pole?

He turned south.


Captain Scott died after reaching what country?

south pole


Who was the first to visit both the North and South Poles?

Albert P. Crary was the first to visit both poles, reaching the North Pole in 1952 and the South Pole in 1961. (see: http://www.answers.com/topic/albert-p-crary)


Did Robert Scott achieve anything on reaching the south pole?

His death!


When did Robert E Peary explore the north pole?

He is credited with reaching the North Pole on the 6th April 1909. Note I said credited, as there is considerable doubt that he did, thanks to his bad navigation keeping, and his claims of fantastic daily mileage.


What was Captain James Cook's connection with the South Pole?

James Cook was the first European to cross the Antarctic Circle, but he did not reach the South Pole, so he had no connection with the South Pole. Pack ice and the fact that his sails kept freezing up stopped him from even reaching the Antarctic continent, let alone the theoretical point known as the South Pole.


Did admiral Robert e. Peary reach the North Pole first?

No, while Peary is credited with reaching the North Pole, there is nowadays quite considerable doubt that he did not. This doubt is based on Pearys omission to provide any navigational readings for his journey.


What did James Cook feel like when he saw the south pole?

James Cook never saw the South Pole. Pack ice and the fact that his sails kept freezing up stopped him from even reaching the Antarctic continent, let alone the theoretical point known as the South Pole. Cook was the first European to cross the Antarctic Circle, but he did not reach the South pole.


Who beat Scott to the North Pole?

The first person to reach the North Pole is disputed, but Robert Peary and Matthew Henson were recognized for reaching the North Pole in 1909. Roald Amundsen was the first person to reach the geographic South Pole in 1911. Sir Ernest Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition of 1907-1909 did not attempt to reach the North Pole.


When did ernest shackleton reach the south pole?

he came 112 miles away from the geographic south pole.