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Robert Edwin Peary

Robert Edwin Peary
In 1909 American explorer Robert Edwin Peary led the first expedition to the North Pole. In spite of the controversy about whether he reached the true North Pole, Peary is recognized as a great explorer.
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Arctic; Polar Exploration
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