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1. www.historicalindex.org › who-was-the-first-personWho Was the First Person to Reach the North Pole?

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   May 23, 2024 · The first person to reach the North Pole was an engineer in the American Navy named Robert Edwin Peary, who reached the Pole on 6 April 1909, along with his employee Matthew Henson and four Inuit men named Seeglo, Ootah, Ooqueah, and Egigingwah. Although his achievement was shadowed with doubt for almost a century, a 2005 expedition by a ...

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3. journalnow.com › news › nationalFact...or Fiction? Robert Peary's epic dash to the North Pole ...

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   May 18, 2024 · One hundred years ago, Robert Peary and Matthew Henson said they had become the first to reach the North Pole. This past Monday morning at Arlington National Cemetery, more than 20 of the two men ...

4. www.wisegeek.com › who-reached-the-north-poleWho Reached the North Pole First, Robert Peary or ... - WiseGEEK

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   May 16, 2024 · For many years, credit for being the first person to reach the geographic North Pole was given to American explorer and naval officer Robert Peary. However, this claim has always been tinged with controversy, and there is evidence that Matthew Henson, Peary’s longtime assistant and a member of his 1908–1909 Arctic expedition, actually got ...

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6. www.echovita.com › denver › robert-j-peary-18038149Robert J. Peary Obituary (1927-2024) | Denver, CO - echovita.com

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   May 22, 2024 · Wed. May 22. Graveside service. Fort Logan Cemetery. 4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236. Authorize the original obituary. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Allow Robert J. Peary to be recognized more easily. Increase the accessibility of loved ones to show you their sympathy.

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7. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › who-was-first-toWho was first to North Pole? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   May 17, 2024 · One topic that frequently comes up is the question of who was the first to reach the North Pole. For many years, the credit was given to Robert Peary, a US Navy engineer who claimed to have reached the pole on April 6, 1909. Accompanied by Matthew Henson and four Inuit men, Peary’s expedition was hailed as a groundbreaking achievement.

8. www.youtube.com › watchThe Robert Peary Episode | KingDumb History Ep. 5 - YouTube

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   May 14, 2024 · Host's Austin Ben & Dave discuss the history of Arctic Explorer Robert Peary.__

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   Who was Robert Peary?

   • "Robert Peary is remembered as the intrepid explorer who successfully reached the North Pole in 1909. Far less celebrated is his companion, Matthew Henson, a black man from Maryland. Henson's gripping memoir, first published in 1912, tells this unsung hero's story in his own words.

   A Negro Explorer at the North Pole by Matthew A. Henson

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   What did Robert Peary do for a living?

   • Robert Peary’s career began in 1884 as a chief assistant on an expedition to Nicaragua during which he worked on surveying a ship canal. It was during this period only that his inclination towards North Pole exploration increased.

   Robert Peary Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline

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   Where did Robert Peary live?

   • In late 1911, he moved to a house in Harpswell, Eagle Island, on the Maine coast which went on to become a place of historic importance as Maine State Historic Site. Robert Peary passed away on February 20, 1920 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 63.

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   Is Robert Peary dead or still alive?

   • Robert Peary passed away on February 20, 1920 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 63. He was cremated in Arlington National Cemetery, where the Admiral Robert Edwin Peary monument was inaugurated on April 6, 1922 by his daughter in the presence President Harding and Former Secretary of the Navy, Edwin Denby.

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10. dcmp.org › media › 11515-world-explorers-matthewWorld Explorers: Matthew Henson & Robert Peary - DCMP

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    May 23, 2024 · Part of the "World Explorers" series. 5 minutes 8 seconds. While the geographic location of the North Pole was understood in theory, the hostile environment was not explored until 1909 when Matthew Henson and Robert Peary became the first people to reach the top of the world. Part of the "World Explorers" series.