Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Explorer
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:Royal_Military_Academy_Sandhurst
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
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| gptkbp:born |
January 15, 1874
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| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:St._Paul's_Cathedral
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| gptkbp:children |
3
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| gptkbp:died |
January 30, 1922
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| gptkbp:famousQuote |
“Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all.”
“The greatest danger in life is not to take the adventure.” “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” “You cannot underestimate the importance of preparation.” “I am not a great man, but I am a man who has done great things.” |
| gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Sir_James_Edward_Shackleton
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
James Shackleton
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Polar exploration
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Antarctic_exploration
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Shackleton's_leadership_and_endurance
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| gptkbp:nationality |
British
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The Boss
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Nimrod_Expedition
gptkb:Quest_Expedition Endurance Expedition |
| gptkbp:notableWorks |
The Endurance Expedition
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| gptkbp:positionHeld |
Leader_of_the_Imperial_Trans-Antarctic_Expedition
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| gptkbp:scenicViews |
Scientific research
Map uncharted territories Rescue stranded crew members Inspire future generations of explorers Document the cultural significance of polar regions Foster partnerships between nations in exploration efforts Contribute to global understanding of climate change Create a legacy of exploration Document the effects of climate on polar regions Encourage public interest in polar exploration Engage with indigenous knowledge of polar regions Enhance knowledge of polar regions Establish scientific research stations Foster international cooperation in exploration Gather meteorological data Highlight the role of women in exploration Promote conservation of polar environments Promote the importance of teamwork in exploration Promote the use of technology in exploration Test endurance and survival skills Encourage youth involvement in exploration and science. Support scientific research on climate adaptation strategies Encourage sustainable practices in polar exploration Document the impact of exploration on local communities Cross_Antarctica_from_sea_to_sea Document_the_history_of_Antarctic_exploration Establish_a_base_on_the_Antarctic_continent Explore_the_South_Pole Promote_British_interests_in_Antarctica Study_wildlife_in_Antarctica Support_educational_initiatives_related_to_Antarctica |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Emily_Mary_Dempsey
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