Statements (60)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:trail
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sir_John_Hunt
gptkb:Hillary_and_Norgay |
gptkbp:climb_rate |
gptkb:hot_spring
gptkb:South_East_Ridge Extreme altitude Expedition style Rope techniques Increased interest in high-altitude climbing Celebrated by climbers Heavy-duty clothing Part of Everest's climbing history |
gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:crew |
Crucial for success
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspired books and films
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gptkbp:date |
1953
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gptkbp:elevation |
8,848 meters
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gptkbp:equipment |
Oxygen tanks
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gptkbp:famous_quote |
' It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.'
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gptkbp:first_ascent |
gptkb:Edmund_Hillary
gptkb:Tenzing_Norgay gptkb:Hillary_and_Norgay May 29, 1953 |
gptkbp:historical_context |
Post-war exploration
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gptkbp:historical_figure |
Conservation efforts
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
Symbol of human endurance
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1953 Everest expedition
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gptkbp:inspiration |
Motivated future climbers
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Historic achievement celebration
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gptkbp:is_explored_in |
1954 Everest expedition
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gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Essential support
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
Knighthood for Hillary
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gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:John_Hunt
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gptkbp:legacy |
Sherpa heritage
Pioneered future expeditions |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Mount_Everest
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gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive
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gptkbp:members |
400
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gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First successful ascent of Mount Everest
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gptkbp:predecessor |
1947 Everest expedition
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gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
Private donations
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gptkbp:recognizes |
Honorary awards
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gptkbp:role |
New Zealand mountaineer
Sherpa mountaineer |
gptkbp:scenic_views |
Approximately 3 months
Successful summit Logistical difficulties Months of planning Global acclaim Detailed records kept Commercial expedition |
gptkbp:significance |
Historical mountaineering milestone
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gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:The_Royal_Geographical_Society
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gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:High
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gptkbp:team |
Various nationalities
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gptkbp:training |
gptkb:South_Col
Rigorous preparation |
gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Harsh and unpredictable
Treacherous |