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Richard E. Byrd

American naval officer and pioneering polar explorer

Did you know?He claimed to be the first person to fly to the North Pole, although this achievement has since been debated by historians.

Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was an American naval officer, and pioneering aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics.

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Born: October 25, 1888 · Winchester, United States
Died: March 11, 1957
Nationality: American
Known for: Military, Exploration, Aviation

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Father: Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr.
Mother: Ellinor Bolling Flood
Spouse: Marie Donaldson Ames
Child: Richard Evelyn Byrd III

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