Vivian Fuchs
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About Vivian Fuchs
Vivian Fuchs was an explorer who hailed from England. In 1958, he made the first overland crossing of Antarctica alongside his expeditionary team. In 1929, Fuchs embarked on his first expedition alongside James Wordie, his tutor to Greenland. The following year, he explored Olduvai Gorge with Louis Leakey, an anthropologist. In 1938, Fuchs joined the Territorial Army and explored Gold Coast, presently Ghana.
Education
He was educated at St John's College, Cambridge, and Brighton College.
Family
He was born to Ernst Fuchs and Violet Watson. In 1933, he got married to Joyce Connell. Later, he married Eleanor Honnywill after the death of his first wife. He gave birth to three children named Hilary, Rosalind, and Peter.
Awards
He was the recipient of the Hubbard Medal, the Founder's Gold Medal, as well as the Prestwich Medal. Additionally, in 1959, he was honored by the Royal Danish Geographical Society with the Hans Egede Medal.
Trivia
His full name was Vivian Ernest Fuchs.
In 1990, his first wife was killed by a heart attack.
Fuchs was made a knight by Queen Elizabeth II in 1958.
He co-authored a book titled “The Crossing of Antarctica” with Sir Edmund Hillary.
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F.A.Q. about Vivian Fuchs
When is his birthday?
Vivian Fuchs' birthday is on February 11, 1908.
In how many days is his birthday?
Vivian Fuchs' birthday is in 294 days
How old was Vivian Fuchs when he died?
He was 91 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 11, 1999.
How old would he be today?
Vivian Fuchs would be 116 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Vivian Fuchs from?
He was born in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England.