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Sir Edmund Hillary
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Sir Edmund Hillary (1919 - 2008) was a mountaineer, philanthropist and explorer. Together with Tenzing Norgay, he became the first climber known to have reached the Mount Everest summit on May 29, 1953.
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When was Hillary Lipsitz born?
Hillary Lipsitz was born on June 23, 1933, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Where was Edmund Hillary at when his wife and dauter died?
In 1975 while en route to join Edmund Hillary in the village of Phaphlu, where he was helping to build a hospital, Edmund's wife Louise and daughter Belinda were killed in a plane crash near Kathmandu airport shortly after take-off. Edmund became very depressed and it was said to be his part of his life.
How many people were killed in the Bragram cargo plane crash in June 2013?
The Bagram cargo plane crash of 2013 occurred in April. Seven American citizens were killed in the fiery crash at Afghanistan's Bagram air field. One of the victims was married just two weeks earlier.
Where did Sir Edmund Hillary studied?
Edmund Hillary was educated at Tuakau Primary School and then Auckland Grammar School. He finished primary school two years early and at high school achieved average marks. He was initially smaller than his peers there and very shy so he took refuge in his books and daydreams of a life filled with adventure.
Sir Edmund Hillary died on the 11th January 2008(2008-01-11) (aged 88)
Why is Edmund Hillary famous for?
Edmund Hillary is famous for being the first person in the world to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Why was Sir Edmund Hillary's friend George Lowe in the news?
George Lowe was in the news recently because he had died
When was sir Edmund hillery famous?
Edmund Hillary became famous on the 29th May 1953, the day he reached the summit of Mount Everest
What time and date did sir Edmund Hillary conqur mt evrest?
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, they did so on the 29th May 1953 at 11am.
When was sir Edmund Hillary's death?
On 11 January 2008, Hillary died of heart failure at the Auckland City Hospital age 88
When and where was sir Edmund Hillary born?
Edmund Hillary was born in Auckland, Dominion of New Zealand, on 20 July 1919
Why did sir Edmund Hillary marry another woman called June mulgrew?
Edmund Hillary married June Mulgrew after they got close in friendship. Edmund first wife Louise Mary Rose was killed in a plane crash in 1975.
What did edmond Hillary do in 1953?
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, they did so on the 29th May 1953
