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Vivian FuchsSir Vivian Ernest Fuchs (February 11 1908-November 11 1999) was a British explorer.Fuchs was born in Kent. He is best known as the leader of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition to celebrate the International Geophysical Year, 1957. The expedition was the first to cross the continent of Antarctica. In 1958, Fuchs was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. External linkScott Polar Research Institute - Obituary of Vivian Fuchs
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