Peary's North Pole expedition
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:radio_station
semaphore flags |
| gptkbp:contribution |
geographical and meteorological data
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| gptkbp:controversy |
disputed claims of reaching the North Pole
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| gptkbp:cooking_method |
gptkb:food
seal meat |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired future Arctic exploration
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| gptkbp:duration |
about 23 months
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| gptkbp:equipment |
sledges
dog teams |
| gptkbp:expedition |
polar expedition
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| gptkbp:funding |
private donations
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| gptkbp:goal |
reach the North Pole
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| gptkbp:has_airport |
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:North_Pole |
| gptkbp:has_companion |
Henson
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Age of Polar Exploration
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| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Henson's contributions are often overlooked
Peary's claim is still debated the ethics of polar exploration the impact of climate on the journey the legacy of colonialism in exploration the role of technology in the expedition |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Peary's North Pole expedition
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:American_Museum_of_Natural_History
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| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Robert_Peary
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired literature
inspired films inspired documentaries inspired scientific research influenced Arctic policy |
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
gptkb:Compass
sextant |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Ookpik
gptkb:Matthew_Henson |
| gptkbp:post-expedition_life |
Henson faced racial discrimination
Henson received little recognition Henson was largely forgotten Peary became a national hero Peary received medals Peary wrote books about the expedition |
| gptkbp:primary_vessel |
gptkb:Roosevelt
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| gptkbp:route |
via Greenland
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| gptkbp:significance |
first claimed successful expedition to the North Pole
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| gptkbp:transportation |
sledding
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
extreme cold
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| gptkbp:year |
1909
1911 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Robert_E._Peary
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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