Edmund Hillary: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Sir Edmund Percival Hillary |
|---|---|
| Born | July 20, 1919 • Auckland • New Zealand |
| Died | January 11, 2008 (aged 88) |
| Notable Works | “High Adventure” • “The Crossing of Antarctica” |
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