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Robert Peary
(1856 - 1920)
American admiral and explorer
American admiral and explorer
U.S. Navy officer and Arctic explorer credited with leading an expedition claimed to reach the North Pole.
Born in 1856 in Cresson, Pennsylvania, Peary graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1877 and served aboard various vessels. He led multiple Arctic expeditions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mapping previously unknown regions. In 1909, he claimed to have reached the North Pole, a feat that sparked debate and controversy. Peary retired with the rank of rear admiral and authored several books on his polar experiences. He died in 1920, leaving a legacy as one of the most famous polar explorers of his era.
Robert Peary