Richard E. Byrd
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Richard E. Byrd was an American naval officer and explorer who lived from 1888 to 1957 and became famous for leading expeditions to remote polar regions. His polar exploration work expanded geographic knowledge and demonstrated human capability in extreme environments during the early-to-mid 20th century.
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- 1888-10-25
- Died
- 1957-03-11
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- Into Little America — Self1935
- With Byrd at the South Pole — Himself1930
- The Bottom of the World — Himself1930
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Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was an American naval officer, and pioneering aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader crossed the Atlantic Ocean, a segment of the Arctic Ocean, and a segment of the Antarctic Plateau. He is also known for discovering Mount Sidley, the largest dormant volcano in Antarctica.
Byrd claimed to be the first to reach both the North and South Poles by air. However, there is some controversy as to whether he was actually the first person to reach the North Pole. It is generally believed that the distance he claimed to have flown was longer than the possible fuel range of his airplane.
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1888 births1957 deaths20th-century American Episcopalians20th-century American explorersAmerican explorers of AntarcticaAmerican maritime navigatorsAmerican oceanographersAmerican Polar Society honorary membersAviators from VirginiaBurials at Arlington National CemeteryByrd family (Virginia)Congressional Gold Medal recipients