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Sir Edmund Hillary

Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Sir Edmund Hillary (1919 - 2008) was a mountaineer, philanthropist and explorer. Together with Tenzing Norgay, he became the first climber known to have reached the Mount Everest summit on May 29, 1953.

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Who are the directors of Hillarys blinds?

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As of my last update, the directors of Hillarys Blinds were John Risman, Rob Upshall, and Nigel Willcock.

What is sir Edmund hilliary 3 kids names?

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Edmund Hillary had three children: Peter Hillary, Sarah Hillary, and Belinda Hillary.

What was Hillarys daughters name?

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Edmund Hillary had two daughters called Sarah and Belinda

What was Sir Emund Hillary's childhood like?

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Sir Edmund Hillary's childhood was spent in Auckland, New Zealand, where he developed a love for the outdoors and climbing. He was an avid hiker and mountaineer from a young age, which laid the foundation for his future achievements in exploring and conquering high peaks.

Did Edmund ruffin have children?

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Yes, Edmund Ruffin had two daughters.

What are Sir Edmund Hillary's kids names?

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Sir Edmund Hillary's children are Peter and Sarah.

How many books did Sir Edmund Hillary write?

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Sir Edmund Hillary wrote several books, including "High Adventure," "No Latitude for Error," and "View from the Summit."

How many awards did Edmund hillary receive?

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Edmund Hillary received numerous awards and honors throughout his lifetime, most notably being knighted as Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) for his successful ascent of Mount Everest.

Sir Edmund Hillary's achievements?

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Sir Edmund Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer best known for being one of the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. He also dedicated much of his life to humanitarian work, especially in Nepal, helping to improve education, healthcare, and infrastructure in the region. Hillary's achievements and contributions have left a lasting impact on both the mountaineering world and the people of Nepal.

Where did Louise Hillary's plane crash?

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Near the airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Search for "1975 Royal Nepal Airlines Pilatus PC-6 Porter crash".

Was Edmund Hilary an explorer or adventurer?

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Edmund Hillary was both an explorer and adventurer. He is most famous for being part of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, which established him as an explorer. However, he also engaged in various other expeditions and adventures throughout his life, including polar explorations and philanthropic efforts in the Himalayas.

Where is sir ed buried?

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Sir Edmund Hillary, the mountaineer who became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, is buried at the St. Peter's Anglican Churchyard in the village of Tuakau, New Zealand.

What was Sir Edmund Hillary's job before the climb?

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Sir Edmund Hillary was an explorer and a philanthropist, as well as a navigator in WWII. However, he was most famous for being an accomplished mountaineer.

He was one of two men to be the first known people to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He acted as a guide for several other climbing expeditions on this same mountain and also traveled on expeditions to both the North and South Poles.

Also, he founded the Himalayan Trust, which was a foundation that became responsible for the building of schools and hospitals for the Sherpa people in Nepal.

* Before he climbed Mt Everest and became famous Hillary was a bee keeper.

What is Edmund Hillary's favorite food?

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Sir Edmund Hillary's favorite food was bangers and mash, which is basically sausage and mashed potato.

What is Sir Edmund Hiillary's hobbies?

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drawing mountains,bike riding and hoping to climb up a mountain one day.

Who is sir Edmund Hillary wife?

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Sir Edmund Hillary's wife was Louise Mary Rose. The couple married in 1953 and had three children together. Louise was a committed philanthropist and supported various charitable causes.

Who first climbed mt Everest and where did they come from?

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Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, they did so on the 29th May 1953 at 11.30 in the morning. They both survived there time on the mountain and lived for many years after.

How often do the Sherpas climb Mount Everest?

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Hard working high-altitude climbing Sherpas can earn up to $8,000 (£4,800) in the three-month Everest season, more than 10 times as much as the average wage in Nepal, which remains one of Asia's poorest nations.

What other adventures did sir edmund hillary undertake besides mount everest?

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Hillary climbed ten other peaks in the Himalayas on further visits in 1956, 1960-1961, and 1963-1965. He also reached the South Pole as part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, for which he led the New Zealand section, on 4 January 1958. His party was the first to reach the Pole overland since Amundsen in 1911 and Scott in 1912, and the first ever to do so using motor vehicles.

In 1977, he led a jetboat expedition, titled "Ocean to Sky", from the mouth of the Ganges River to its source.

Can you climb Mount Everest with no ropes?

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No because other wise you would run out of air because it goes high up into the clouds and there is no oxygen in the clouds

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Oxygen-less climbs of Everest are the new macho for foreign climbers and many have done it. However, this is the traditional way for the Serpa (natives) to do it -

  • Appa Sherpa has climbed Everest 11 times without oxugen
  • Ang Rita Sherpa, Babu Chiri Sherpa have climbed Everest 10 times without oxygen

Who was the first man on everest?

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If you mean who was the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest then that was Edmund Hillary.

Who was sir Edmond Hillary's second wife?

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Edmund Hillary married twice, his wives were:

Louise Mary Rose married in 1953 untill 1975 (she was killed in a plane crash)

June Mulgrew married in 1989 until Edmund died in 2008

What flags are on top of Mt Everest?

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There are probably not that many flags on the summit of Mount Everest due to the high winds blowing them away. When a climber reaches the summit he or she usually leaves the flag of their nation.