Sir Edmund Hillary

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sir Edmund Hillary
Occupation	Mountain Climber
Date Of Birth	Jul 20, 1919(1919-07-20)
Age	105
Date Of Death	2008-01-11
Birthplace	Auckland
Country	New Zealand
Horoscope	Cancer

Sir Edmund Hillary Biography

Sir Edmund Hillary is one of the most popular and richest Mountain Climber who was born on July 20, 1919 in Auckland, New Zealand. The philanthropist and adventurer who became one of the very first to summit Everest using his guidebook, Tensing Norgay.

Hillary Clinton claimed she was named after him. claimed that she was named for the late president.

Three children were born to Louise Mary Rose before her passing away. He later married June Mulgrew.

Sir Edmund Hillary Net Worth

Sir Edmund Hillary is one of the richest Mountain Climber from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sir Edmund Hillary 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a beekeeper throughout the summer months to ensure that he was ready to climb during winter.

His exploits led to him being named among the most influential individuals according to Time Magazine of the 20th century.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sir Edmund Hillary Dating?

According to our records, Sir Edmund Hillary married to June Mulgrew , Louise Mary Rose. As of December 1, 2023, Sir Edmund Hillary’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Sir Ranked on the list of most popular Mountain Climber. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Sir Edmund Hillary celebrates birthday on July 20 of every year.

What is Edmund Hillary is famous for?

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay – 1953 Everest. Edmund Hillary (left) and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay reached the 29,035-foot summit of Everest on May 29, 1953, becoming the first people to stand atop the world’s highest mountain.

Did Edmund Hillary have oxygen?

Everest, at 8,849 meters the world’s highest peak, without supplemental oxygen: It’s incredibly tough. Of the 4,500-plus people who have ascended the peak since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first topped out in 1953, fewer than 3% did it without bottled oxygen.

How did Sir Edmund Hillary's wife and daughter died?

31 (Reuters)— Lady Louise and Belinda Hillary, wife and daughter of Sir Edmund Hillary, the explorer, died today when their single‐engined plane plunged in flames near Katmandu Airport, All‐India Television reported.

How long did it take Edmund Hillary to climb down Mount Everest?

After years of dreaming about it and seven weeks of climbing, New Zealander Edmund Hillary (1919–2008) and Nepalese Tenzing Norgay (1914–1986) reached the top of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, at 11:30 a.m. on May 29, 1953.

Who really climbed Everest first?

First ascenders