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Ernest Shackleton — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 15 February 1874 · Died: 5 January 1922 · Age at death: 47

How old was Ernest Shackleton when he died?

Ernest Shackleton died aged 47. He was born on 15 February 1874 and died on 5 January 1922.

Antarctic explorer who led the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition

Did you know?After his ship was crushed by ice, he led his entire crew to safety without losing a single man during the long ordeal.

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (15 February 1874 – 5 January 1922) was an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. He was one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

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Age at death: 47
Years since death: 104

Born: February 15, 1874 · Kilkea Castle, Ireland
Died: January 5, 1922
Cause of death: Myocardial infarction
Nationality: British
Known for: Exploration, Military

Family

Mother: Henrietta Letitia Sophia Gavan
Spouse: Emily Shackleton
Children: Cecily Jane Swinford Shackleton, Edward Shackleton, Baron Shackleton, Raymond Shackleton

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