Edmund Hillary

Sir Ed, as he was to all of us, was the most beloved Kiwi ever.

Clearly, he is first on pretty much every Kiwi list of heroes. Legendary explorer, conqueror of Everest, and most importantly, a lifelong philanthropist, Hillary stands supreme as the epitome of a Kiwi bloke.

Too much has been said about Sir Ed for me to try, but to learn about him, his biography is best sourced here:

Time Magazine - when he was listed as one the 20 heroes of the 20th century

An excellent biography from NZ History Online

A great piece at the Academy of Achievement, where Hillary rightly rubs shoulders with giants

National Geographic's bio and photo gallery

 

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