Best Known For:The book The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram', 1910-1912
Breakthrough:Led the first successful navigation of the Northwest Passage in 1906
10 Quick Facts About Roald Amundsen
- Full Name: Roald Amundsen
- Known For: The book The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram', 1910-1912
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1872
- Place of Birth: Borge, Norway
- Marital Status: Single
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Roald Amundsen Age
Roald Amundsen was born in 1872.
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Career & Work
Roald Amundsen's career includes professional roles with Fram Expedition.
Organization: Fram Expedition
Role: Expedition Leader
Period: 1910–1912
Details: Antarctica · Led the first expedition to reach the South Pole.
Rise to Fame
Roald Amundsen rose to prominence for his role for the book The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram', 1910–1912.
Notable Works
- Book: The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the 'Fram', 1910-1912 (Author, 1912) — Firsthand account of reaching the South Pole
Roald Amundsen Family & Relationships
Roald Amundsen is single. He has 3 siblings, including Jens Amundsen and Gustav Amundsen.
- Father: Jens Amundsen
- Mother: Hanna Sahlqvist
- Siblings:
- Jens Amundsen
- Gustav Amundsen
- Leon Amundsen
Lesser Known Facts
- Roald Amundsen originally studied medicine before committing entirely to a life of polar exploration.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Roald Amundsen
- Gender: Male
- Living Status: Deceased
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1872
- Birthday: July 16
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Borge, Norway
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jens Amundsen
- Mother: Hanna Sahlqvist
- Siblings: 3 siblings
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
