Biography of Admiral Byrd

Field Information
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.