What were Roald Amundsen's major achievements?

Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer who became the first man to reach the South Pole when he successfully led an Antarctic expedition to the dangerous terrain on which no man had set foot previously. read more

Roald Amundsen was the first explorer to reach the South Pole. This biography of Roald Amundsen provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline. read more

Roald Amundsen achieved many things in both the North and South Poles, however his journey in the South Pole is more known worldwide. Many things were named after him and he did not have achievements in the South Pole - he just achieved what he aimed to do there. read more