Ingrid Christensen
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For the athlete, see Ingrid Kristiansen.
Ingrid Christensen (10 October 1891 – 18 June 1976) was an early polar explorer. She was known as the first woman to view Antarctica and land on the Antarctic mainland.[1]
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Ingrid Christensen | |
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Born | Ingrid Dahl (1891-10-10)10 October 1891 |
Died | 18 June 1976(1976-06-18) (aged 84) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Known for | First woman in Antarctica |
Spouse | Lars Christensen |
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