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Henry Worsley
(1960 - 2016)
English colonel and explorer
English colonel and explorer
British Army officer and explorer who retraced Shackleton's Antarctic expedition in a solo, unsupported journey.
Henry Worsley was an English Army colonel and polar explorer, part of the Special Air Service.
He led expeditions to Antarctica and completed two solo, unsupported treks across the polar continent.
In 2015, he attempted to follow Ernest Shackleton's route to raise awareness for charity.
Worsley covered over 900 miles alone before suffering severe exhaustion and fatal peritonitis.
He documented his journeys in writing and film, inspiring polar adventurers worldwide.
His determination and respect for early explorers cemented his legacy in modern exploration history.
Henry Worsley