Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen is a professional known as the parent of Jens Amundsen.
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Breakthrough:Became the first person to reach the South Pole in 1911
10 Quick Facts About Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen
- Full Name: Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen
- Profession: Famous Person
- Known For: Parent of Jens Amundsen
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1872
- Place of Birth: Borge, Østfold, Norway
- Marital Status: Single
- Popular As: Roald Amundsen
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
- Salary: $45K – $188K
Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen Age
Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was born in 1872.
Education
He attended University of Oslo, where he studied Medicine.
- University of Oslo
- Field of Study: Medicine
Rise to Fame
Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen gained public attention through the first person to reach the South Pole.
Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen Family & Relationships
- Father: Jens Amundsen
- Mother: Hanna Sahlqvist
Lesser Known Facts
- He disappeared in June 1928 while flying on a rescue mission for the airship Italia in the Arctic.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen
- Popular As: Roald Amundsen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1872
- Birthday: July 16
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Borge, Østfold, Norway
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jens Amundsen
- Mother: Hanna Sahlqvist
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Public-facing work and related ventures
Related Biographies
- Jens Amundsen (Parent • Father)
- Hanna Sahlqvist (Parent • Mother)
