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Learn about the life and achievements of Ernest Shackleton, an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer who led three expeditions to the South Pole. Find out how he survived the sinking of his ship Endurance and became a role model for leadership in extreme circumstances.
Ernest Shackleton (born February 15, 1874, Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland—died January 5, 1922, Grytviken, South Georgia) was an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer who attempted to reach the South Pole. Ernest Shackleton Ernest Shackleton, 1909. Educated at Dulwich College (1887–90), Shackleton entered the mercantile marine service in 1890 and ...
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Learn about the life and achievements of Ernest Shackleton, the Anglo-Irish leader of the 'Endurance' expedition of 1914-16. Find out how he survived the sinking of his ship, crossed the ice and reached South Georgia to rescue his crew.
Apr 2, 2014 · Sir Ernest Shackleton was an explorer who in 1901 joined an expedition to the Antarctic. He was sent home early due to bad health. Devoted to creating a legacy, he led the Trans-Antarctic ...
Shackleton somehow managed to get his men to safety, an escape that saw the Anglo-Irish explorer himself take a small lifeboat across ferocious seas to get help. The other reason was the challenge ...
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