Vivian Fuchs

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

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February 11 - 1908 - November 11 - 1999 - 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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Kent - Brighton College - Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition - International Geophysical Year - 1957 - Antarctica

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In 1958, Fuchs was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

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1958 - Queen Elizabeth II

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