Robert Falcon Scott was a English explorer who raced against Roald Amundsen to the Antarctic and unfortunately he suffered miserably on his expedition. He was born on the 6 of June 1868 and died on his journey on the 29 of March 1912. He had a crew of 5 including himself. His party included the following people: Oates, Evens, himself, Bowers and Wilsons.

Robert Falcon Scott of the Antarctic

By Me (Parsa)

Who he was?

Captain Robert Falcon Scott was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition of 1901–1904 and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition of 1910–1913.

Why he's famous?

He was a British Royal Navy officer and an experienced adventurer who led two famous expeditions to the Antarctic locales: the Discovery Expedition in 1901 to 1904 and the doomed Terra Nova Expedition in 1910 to 1913. He is famous because

he tried to get to the Antarctic and unfortunately he was beaten by the Norwegians.

Did you know?

Did you know that Scott went on two expedition an the first one was very successful and Upon return from the Discover Expedition – Scott was promoted to Captain and became a Commander of the Royal Victorian order. He later became commander of the HMS Albemarie, a battleship.