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'''Sir Edmund Hillary''', KG KBE (1919-2008), is credited with the first successful ascent of [[Mount Everest]]. He reached the summit, along with his climbing partner, Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay, on May 29, 1953. His death in 2008 was due to a [[heart attack]] after months of ill health. He received a State Funeral which is usually reserved for heads of state. | '''Sir Edmund Hillary''', KG KBE (1919-2008), is credited with the first successful ascent of [[Mount Everest]]. He reached the summit, along with his climbing partner, Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay, on May 29, 1953. His death in 2008 was due to a [[heart attack]] after months of ill health. He received a State Funeral which is usually reserved for heads of state. | ||
Sir Edmund Hillary was also the only living person, aside from [[Queen Victoria]], to appear on [[New Zealand]] [[currency]]. He is found on the [[New Zealand]] $5 bill. | Sir Edmund Hillary was also the only living person, aside from [[Queen Victoria]], to appear on [[New Zealand]] [[currency]]. He is found on the [[New Zealand]] $5 bill. | ||
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Hillary served as New Zealand High Commissioner to [[India]] for 4 years. He also established a charitable foundation, the Sir Edmund Hillary Himalayan Trust to help the Sherpa people. The foundation has constructed schools, hospitals, bridges, fresh-water pipelines, airfields and supported and rebuilt [[Buddhist]] monasteries. | Hillary served as New Zealand High Commissioner to [[India]] for 4 years. He also established a charitable foundation, the Sir Edmund Hillary Himalayan Trust to help the Sherpa people. The foundation has constructed schools, hospitals, bridges, fresh-water pipelines, airfields and supported and rebuilt [[Buddhist]] monasteries. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* http://www.who2.com/edmundhillary.html | * http://www.who2.com/edmundhillary.html | ||
* Book: Sir Edmund Hillary: To Everest and Beyond, Author: Whitney Stewart | * Book: Sir Edmund Hillary: To Everest and Beyond, Author: Whitney Stewart | ||
* http://imagingeverest.rgs.org/concepts/Imaging_Everest/-287.html | * http://imagingeverest.rgs.org/concepts/Imaging_Everest/-287.html | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[George Mallory]] | ||
| + | *[[Reinhold Messner]] | ||
| + | *[[Himalayas]] | ||
| + | *[[Robin Knox-Johnston|Sir Robin Knox-Johnston]] | ||
| + | For more extensive information on the geographical area in this article and a brief summary of Buddhist religion and comparisons to other beliefs. | ||
| + | *[[Nepal]] | ||
| + | *[[World History Lecture Three]] | ||
| − | {{DEFAULTSORT: Hillary, Sir Edmund}} | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Hillary, Sir Edmund}} |
| − | [[Category: Mountain Climbers]] | + | [[Category:Mountain Climbers]] |
Revision as of 11:28, August 26, 2019
Sir Edmund Hillary, KG KBE (1919-2008), is credited with the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. He reached the summit, along with his climbing partner, Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay, on May 29, 1953. His death in 2008 was due to a heart attack after months of ill health. He received a State Funeral which is usually reserved for heads of state. Sir Edmund Hillary was also the only living person, aside from Queen Victoria, to appear on New Zealand currency. He is found on the New Zealand $5 bill.
Hillary served as New Zealand High Commissioner to India for 4 years. He also established a charitable foundation, the Sir Edmund Hillary Himalayan Trust to help the Sherpa people. The foundation has constructed schools, hospitals, bridges, fresh-water pipelines, airfields and supported and rebuilt Buddhist monasteries.
References
- http://www.who2.com/edmundhillary.html
- Book: Sir Edmund Hillary: To Everest and Beyond, Author: Whitney Stewart
- http://imagingeverest.rgs.org/concepts/Imaging_Everest/-287.html
See also
For more extensive information on the geographical area in this article and a brief summary of Buddhist religion and comparisons to other beliefs.
