Edmund Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist who, along with Tenzing Norgay, became the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He was born on July 20, 1919, in Auckland, New Zealand, and passed away on 11 January 2008.
Hillary's most significant achievement came on May 29, 1953, when he and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest as part of a British expedition led by Sir John Hunt. Their successful ascent of Everest was a remarkable feat and captured the world's attention, marking a significant moment in mountaineering history.
After his Everest expedition, Edmund Hillary continued to embark on various expeditions and adventures around the world. He explored the Antarctica, becoming part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1955-1958) and reaching the South Pole overland.
Apart from his mountaineering accomplishments, Hillary was also involved in philanthropy, particularly in Nepal. He established the Himalayan Trust, a charitable organization that worked to improve the lives of the Sherpa people and the communities in the Himalayas. The trust contributed to the building of schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure in the region.
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