Richard E. Byrd Jr.

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:explorers
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
gptkbp:birth_date 1888-10-25
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:children gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd_III
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:scientific_research
geographical knowledge
gptkbp:death_date 1957-03-11
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Virginia
gptkbp:established gptkb:Little_America_base
gptkb:Byrd_Station
gptkbp:expedition gptkb:Byrd_Antarctic_Expedition
gptkbp:famous_for first flight over the South Pole
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Byrd_Polar_Research_Center
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Richard_Evelyn_Byrd_Jr.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Richard E. Byrd Jr.
gptkbp:influence polar exploration
gptkbp:influenced exploration techniques
U. S. Antarctic policy
gptkbp:inspired future explorers
gptkbp:involved_in aviation advancements
polar aviation
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:Antarctica
Arctic regions
Antarctic regions
gptkbp:known_for Antarctic exploration
scientific expeditions
aerial photography in Antarctica
extensive diaries
mapping Antarctica
radio communications in polar regions
gptkbp:legacy pioneering aviation and exploration
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Admiral
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Little_America
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:received gptkb:Legion_of_Merit
gptkb:Navy_Cross
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkb:Air_Medal
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Virginia
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Marie_Byrd
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:The_Antarctic
gptkb:Discovery
gptkb:Alone
The Last Explorer
The Secret Land
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Richard_E._Byrd
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5