Vivian Fuchs

Sir Vivian Ernest Fuchs (February 11 1908 – November 11 1999) was a British explorer.

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Fuchs was born in Kent and educated at Brighton College. He is best known as the leader of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition to celebrate the International Geophysical Year, 1957. The expedition was the first to cross the continent of Antarctica.

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In 1958, Fuchs was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

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Scott Polar Research Institute - Obituary of Vivian Fuchs

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February 11: February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 323 days remaining, 324 in leap years....

1908: 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar)....

1999: :For the album by Prince, see 1999 (album)...

Vivian Fuchs related Images and Photos (experimental)

Rod Fuchs Dragon 1000 Piece Puzzle	Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh Print	Merlin and Vivian the Fairy Lady of the Lake	The Children of Sir H. Hussey Vivian Bt. M.P. 1883
Doll Face Carmen Miranda Dennis O'Keefe Vivian Blaine Martha Stewart Perry Como 1945	De Historia Stirpium Commentarii Insignes by Leonard Fuchs