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Ernest Shackleton – Early Life - Discerning History

He is seen as an example of courage, leadership and heroism, and was ranked as the 11th Greatest Briton in a 2002 BBC poll. However, the story ...

Ernest Shackleton | Expeditions, Death & Legacy - Study.com

Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922) was an English and Irish explorer most famous for attempting to reach the South Pole in Antarctica.

Sir Ernest Shackleton Exhibition | AMNH

The Exhibition, on view from April 10–October 11, 1999 at Museum, documented one of the greatest tales of survival in expedition history: Sir Ernest ...

My idol is an Antarctic explorer — and it's not Sir Ernest Shackleton

He was an imperfect leader. He made costly errors in his expedition planning. He insisted on bringing ponies to the Pole, where the horses ...

History - Ernest Shackleton - BBC

Ernest Henry Shackleton was born on 15 February 1874 in County Kildare, Ireland. His father was a doctor. The family moved to London where Shackleton was ...

Shackleton Online - Scott Polar Research Institute

Explore our exceptional collection of material related to Sir Ernest Shackleton ... Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) participated in four ...

Shackleton's Push to the South Pole - Oceanwide Expeditions

On the evening of February 11, 1907, Irish-born polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, already among the more famous polar explorers, announced his intention to ...

Shackleton's Crew - Antarctic Heritage Trust

Shackleton's Crew · Ernest Henry Shackleton · Jameson Boyd Adams (Lieutenant) · Douglas Mawson · Alistair Forbes Mackay · Tannatt William Edgeworth David FRS ( ...

British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition | Britannica

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton is best known as a polar explorer who was associated with four expeditions exploring Antarctica, particularly the ...

Ernest Shackleton's Expedition to the Antarctic - HistoryNet

Ernest Shackleton wanted to be part of something that would bring honour to the British Empire. His interest in the South Pole began at age 16 ...

Ernest Shackleton: Mr. Popularity (Part II) - Bauman Rare Books

He was hailed as a hero and showered in attendant praise – a gold medal from the Royal Geographical Society, congratulatory letters from other ...

The Unbreakable Spirit of Ernest Shackleton | Explorer Biography

Major Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton CVO OBE FRGS FRSGS was an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer who led three British expeditions to the ...

Polar Pioneer: 10 Fascinating Facts About Ernest Shackleton - Histicle

His most notable honor came in 1909 when he was knighted by King Edward VII, becoming Sir Ernest Shackleton in recognition of his achievements ...

11 Fun Facts About Sir Ernest Shackleton - History with Henry

Ernest Shackleton was an Irishman of English heritage (specifically from Yorkshire) born in Kilkea, County Kildare on the 15 th of February 1874.

Sir Ernest Shackleton for Kids - YouTube

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Endurance: Shackleton's lost ship is found in Antarctic - BBC

The Endurance, the lost vessel of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, was found at the weekend at the bottom of the Weddell Sea.

Ernest Shackleton | National Library of Scotland

At the outbreak of the Boer War in 1899, he worked as third officer on a ship carrying troops from Southampton to the Cape. National Antarctic Expedition 1901- ...

Ernest Shackleton News and Articles | Salon.com

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Ernest Henry Shackleton Facts & Worksheets | Career, Expeditions

Explorer Major Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton commanded three British trips to the Antarctic. He was a key player in what is known as the ...

Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic Expeditions, Pt. 2 - Stuff You Missed in ...

"Ernest Shackleton". Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Feb. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ernest-Henry-Shackleton. Accessed 15 March 2022.