Edmund Hillary
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Edmund Hillary
Summary
Edmund Hillary is a human[1]. He was born in Auckland[2]. He was born on July 20, 1919[3]. He died in Auckland[4]. He died on January 11, 2008[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], philanthropist[7], beekeeper[8], diplomat[9], and autobiographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,724 views/month, #4,942 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Auckland[2], Edmund Hillary…
- Edmund Hillary died in Auckland[4].
- Edmund Hillary was born on July 20, 1919[3].
- Edmund Hillary died on January 11, 2008[5].
- Edmund Hillary is buried at Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana[12].
- Edmund Hillary's father was Percival Augustus Hillary[13].
- Edmund Hillary's mother was Gertrude Clark[14].
- Edmund Hillary was married to June Hillary[15].
- Among Edmund Hillary's spouses was Louise Mary Rose[16].
- A child of Edmund Hillary was Peter Hillary[17].
- A child of Edmund Hillary was Sarah Hillary[18].
- Edmund Hillary held citizenship in New Zealand[19].
- Edmund Hillary's professions included explorer[6].
- Edmund Hillary worked as a philanthropist[7].
- Edmund Hillary worked as a beekeeper[8].
- Edmund Hillary's professions included diplomat[9].
- Edmund Hillary's professions included autobiographer[10].
- Edmund Hillary worked as a mountaineer[20].
- Edmund Hillary held the position of ambassador of New Zealand to Nepal[21].
- Edmund Hillary was educated at Auckland Grammar School[22].
- Edmund Hillary was educated at University of Auckland[23].
- Edmund Hillary received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
- Edmund Hillary received the Knight of the Garter[25].
- Edmund Hillary received the Polar Medal[26].
- Edmund Hillary received the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Edmund Hillary's place of birth was Auckland[2]. He was born on July 20, 1919[3]. His father was Percival Augustus Hillary[13]. His mother was Gertrude Clark[14].
Education
Educated at Auckland Grammar School[22], a building[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1868[30] and University of Auckland[23], a public university[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1883[33], headquartered in Auckland City[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], philanthropist[7], beekeeper[8], diplomat[9], autobiographer[10], and mountaineer[20]. Edmund Hillary held the position of ambassador of New Zealand to Nepal[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Knight of the Garter[25], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Polar Medal[26], a medallion[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1857[41]; Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu[27], an order[42], in Nepal[43], founded in 1896[44]; Patron’s Medal[45], a science award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1839[48]; and Padma Vibhushan[49], an award[50], in India[51], founded in 1954[52].
Personal Life
Spouses include June Hillary[15], a travel guide[53], 1931–2024[54], of New Zealand[55] and Louise Mary Rose[16], 1930–1975[56]. Children include Peter Hillary[17], a mountaineer[57], b. 1954[58], of New Zealand[59] and Sarah Hillary[18], a conservator[60], b. 1956[61], of New Zealand[62].
Death and Burial
Edmund Hillary died on January 11, 2008[5]. He passed away in Auckland[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[63]. Burial took place at Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Edmund Hillary include Hillary Step[64], a massif[65], in Nepal[66]; Tenzing-Hillary Airport[67], an airport[68], in Nepal[69]; Hillary Montes[70], a mons[71]; Hillary Coast[72], a coast[73]; Hydraena hillaryi[74], a taxon[75]; and Cowanomyia hillaryi[76], a taxon[77].
Why It Matters
Edmund Hillary ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,724 views/month, #4,942 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
Entities named for him include Hillary Step[64], a massif[65], in Nepal[66]; Tenzing-Hillary Airport[67], an airport[68], in Nepal[69]; Hillary Montes[70], a mons[71]; Hillary Coast[72], a coast[73]; Hydraena hillaryi[74], a taxon[75]; and Cowanomyia hillaryi[76], a taxon[77].
FAQs
Where was Edmund Hillary born?
Born in Auckland[2], Edmund Hillary…
Where did Edmund Hillary die?
Edmund Hillary passed away in Auckland[4].
Who were Edmund Hillary's parents?
Edmund Hillary's father was Percival Augustus Hillary[13]. Edmund Hillary's mother was Gertrude Clark[14].
Who was Edmund Hillary married to?
Edmund Hillary's spouses include June Hillary[15] and Louise Mary Rose[16].
What did Edmund Hillary do for work?
Edmund Hillary worked as explorer[6], philanthropist[7], beekeeper[8], diplomat[9], and autobiographer[10].
Where did Edmund Hillary go to school?
Edmund Hillary was educated at Auckland Grammar School[22] and University of Auckland[23].
What awards did Edmund Hillary receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Knight of the Garter[25], Polar Medal[26], and Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu[27].