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Olav Bjaaland
1873Mar, 5

Olav Bjaaland

Olav Bjaaland, Norwegian skier and explorer (d. 1961)
Olav Bjaaland (5 March 1873 – 8 June 1961) was a Norwegian ski champion and polar explorer. In 1911, he was one of the first five men to reach the South Pole as part of Amundsen's South Pole expedition.

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  • 22Mar

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  • 1Jul

    Canadian Confederation

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  • 4Aug

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