| Full Name |
Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. |
| Date of Birth |
25 October 1888 |
| Place of Birth |
Winchester, Virginia, USA |
| Date of Death |
11 March 1957 |
| Place of Death |
Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
United States Naval Academy |
| Profession |
Naval Officer, Explorer |
| Years of Activity |
1912 - 1957 |
| Brief Information |
Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. was an American naval officer and polar explorer. He is credited with leading several expeditions to Antarctica, including the first flights over both the South Pole and the North Pole. His expeditions contributed significantly to polar exploration and scientific research. |