Roald Amundsen

Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was born to Jens Amundsen and Hanna Sahlqvist. He was the youngest of four sons in a family of ship-owning merchants.

Amundsen starts his studies at Oslo University, initially following his mother's wishes to become a doctor. However, he soon abandons his medical studies to pursue his passion for exploration.

Amundsen joins the Belgian Antarctic Expedition as first mate on the ship Belgica, becoming the first expedition to winter in the Antarctic. This experience hones his skills as an explorer.

Amundsen commands the Gjøa Expedition, aiming to navigate the Northwest Passage. He successfully completes the journey, becoming the first to do so, and spends time learning from Inuit people.

Amundsen returns to Norway, having achieved his goal of navigating the Northwest Passage. His success brings him widespread recognition and acclaim.

Amundsen secretly changes his plans from the North Pole to the South Pole, setting sail on the Fram. He aims to be the first to reach the South Pole, a goal he keeps secret from most of the world.

On December 14, Amundsen and his team reach the South Pole, becoming the first expedition to achieve this feat. They plant the Norwegian flag and return safely to base camp.

Amundsen and his team return from the South Pole expedition, bringing back valuable scientific data and securing his place as one of the greatest polar explorers.

Amundsen, along with Lincoln Ellsworth and Umberto Nobile, attempts to reach the North Pole by air. They make a failed attempt in the airship Norge but learn valuable lessons.

Amundsen, Ellsworth, and Nobile successfully reach the North Pole in the airship Norge, becoming the first to fly over the North Pole and confirming the absence of land in the region.

While attempting to rescue the airship Italia and its crew, Amundsen and his team disappear in the Arctic. His body is never found, marking a tragic end to his life of exploration.