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Sir Edmund Percival Hillary KG ONZ KBE (20 July 1919 – 11 January 2008) was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist. On 29 May 1953, Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Jul 20, 1998 · Edmund Hillary, New Zealand mountain climber and Antarctic explorer who, with the Nepali-Indian mountaineer Tenzing Norgay, became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, in 1953.
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- Edmund Hillary began climbing in New Zealand’s Southern Alps while in high school, before working as a beekeeper during the summers and climbing mo...
- Edmund Hillary and Tibetan mountaineer Tenzing Norgay were the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world...
- Edmund Hillary never anticipated the acclaim that would follow the historic ascent. Throughout his experience of celebrity, he maintained a high le...
Mar 3, 2013 · Learn how the first people to stand atop Everest in 1953 became the first to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain. Read the story of their historic expedition, their partnership, and their challenges.
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Apr 2, 2014 · 20th-century explorer and mountaineer Edmund Hillary was the first to reach the peak of Mount Everest, along with fellow climber Tenzing Norgay.
Edmund Hillary, the legendary mountaineer, adventurer and philanthropist – whose familiar, craggy face beams out from the $5 note – is the best-known New Zealander ever to have lived. Hillary was a shy child who dreamed of adventure.
Aug 10, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Edmund Hillary, the legendary mountaineer, adventurer and philanthropist who climbed Mt Everest and the South Pole. Explore his early years, his daring expeditions, his humanitarian work and his legacy.
Mar 2, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealand mountaineer who conquered Mount Everest with Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Explore his photos, interviews, awards and humanitarian work in Nepal.
