Robert Peary Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Robert Peary 06/05/1856   -   20/02/1920

Robert Peary Introduction:

Robert Edwin Peary, Sr. was an American explorer who claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole with his expedition in 1909. This biography profiles his childhood, life, expeditions, achievements and timeline.

Robert Peary Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: American Men
  • Died At Age: 63
  • Sun Sign: Taurus
  • Also Known As: Adm. Robert E. Peary, Robert E. Peary, Robert Edwin Peary
  • Born In: Cresson, Pennsylvania
  • Famous As: Explorer
  • Spouse/Ex-: Aleqasina, Josephine Diebitsch Peary
  • Father: Charles N. Peary
  • Mother: Mary P. Peary
  • Children:
    1. Jr. Kali Peary (by Aleqasina)
    2. Marie Ahnighito Peary
    3. Robert Edwin Peary
  • Died On: February 20, 1920
  • Place Of Death: Washington, D.C.
  • U.S. State: Pennsylvania
  • Discoveries/inventions: North Pole
  • Education:
    1. Bowdoin College
    2. Portland High School
  • Awards: Cullum Geographical Medal (1896) Charles P. Daly Medal (1902) Hubbard Medal (1906)
  • Bio: Robert Edwin Peary, Sr. Was An American Explorer Who Claimed To Have Reached The Geographic North Pole With His Expedition In 1909. This Biography Profiles His Childhood, Life, Expeditions, Achievements And Timeline.