Vivian FuchsSir Vivian Ernest Fuchs (February 2 1908-November 11 1999) was a British explorer. Fuch was born in Kent. 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. In 1958, Fuchs was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
Categories: 1908 births | 1999 deaths | Explorers of Antarctica |
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