About
Norwegian explorer who led the first expedition to reach the South Pole in the early 20th century. The search for his remains have not been found to this day.
Before Fame
He worked as a doctor until he turned 21 as a means of fulfilling a vocational promise he'd made to his mother.
Trivia
He was the first explorer to reach both of the world's poles.
Family Life
He was the son of Jens Amundsen. His mother died when he was 21, freeing him to become an explorer.
Associated With
Roald Amundsen is Roald Dahl's namesake.
