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The news that Robert E. Peary had anticipated him in reaching the North Pole caused Amundsen to consider going south. He didcided to go south because that was were Robert E. was going to go next and Amudsen didnt want him to explore the north pole and Antarctica.
Roald Amundsen went to Antarctica in order to be the first person to reach the South Pole. He was a Norwegian explorer who had a passion for adventure and exploration, and he set his sights on this ambitious goal to make history in polar exploration.
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Who was the first person to go to the antarctia?
The first person to reach the south pole was Roald Amudsen
When did roald amudsen born?
July 16, 1872 (Borge, Norway)
What was the destination of the 1911 expidition to Antarctica?
the south pole. Amudsen and Scott raced. Amudsen won, Scott died.
Who was the first European to reach the north pole?
Roald Amudsen - norwegian explorer
What was roald amundsen childhood like?
Roald amudsen childhood was better than most because e was an intelligant person who new what he wanted in life
What country is Roald Amudsen from?
Roald Amundsen was from Norway. He was a Norwegian polar explorer known for being the first person to reach the South Pole in 1911.
Where in Antarctica did Roald Amundsen go to?
Roald Amundsen trekked to the South Pole, and in fact, was the first human to do so.
What age did amudsen roald die?
i am not sure but he did die in a plane crash attempting to rescue his friend Italian explorer umberto nobile
Who reached Antarctica first Roald Amudsen or Robert Falcon Scott?
Roald Amundsen reached Antarctica first on December 14, 1911, becoming the first person to reach the South Pole. Robert Falcon Scott arrived about a month later on January 17, 1912, only to discover that Amundsen had beaten him to the pole.
How was Roald Amundsen successful?
because he made it to antarctica
How old was Roald Amundsen when he left for Antarctica?
37
Who was the leader of the journey to Antarctica?
Roald Amuldsen I think.
