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Sir Edmund Hillary

88 years old
Male
Born Jan 20, 1919
Died Jan 11, 2008
Auckland, New Zealand

Please enclose your tribute to this great man. Along with his sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, completed the first known successful mission to climb Mount Everest, May 29, 1953.

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a brilliant man

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martha Feb 05, 2012

he was a wonderful man he was a cautious, prudent, and rather self-contained, he is a person who approaches life realistically and who is not inclined to take foolish chances or get carried away by the overly optimistic or idealistic schemes of starry-eyed dreamers.

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What was Sir Edmund Hillary's first job? Did he/she like it?

What did Sir Edmund Hillary dream of doing with his/her life?

If Sir Edmund Hillary could have any job, what do you think he/she could have done?

What do you think would have been a good/alternative job for Sir Edmund Hillary?

Who was Sir Edmund Hillary's childhood best friend?

What Sir Edmund Hillary's favorite book or TV show?

Did Sir Edmund Hillary compete with any groups or sports teams?

What did Sir Edmund Hillary want to be when he/she grew up?

What scared Sir Edmund Hillary as a child?

How did people see Sir Edmund Hillary – class clown, bookworm, social butterfly?

What is a funny childhood memory you have of Sir Edmund Hillary?

What was Sir Edmund Hillary's favorite subject? Least favorite?

Describe Sir Edmund Hillary's high school experience?

What was Sir Edmund Hillary's social group like?

Who was Sir Edmund Hillary's favorite teacher?

What did Sir Edmund Hillary do after high school – college, start his/her career?

How did Sir Edmund Hillary change through his/her school years?

Where did Sir Edmund Hillary go to school?

What was Sir Edmund Hillary's family life like?

Did Sir Edmund Hillary have siblings? Were they close?

Did Sir Edmund Hillary have a favorite or memorable family story?

Did Sir Edmund Hillary have a philosophy on life? Something he/she always said?

What were Sir Edmund Hillary's religious or spiritual beliefs?

Was Sir Edmund Hillary athletic? Attend sports games?

Did Sir Edmund Hillary enjoy the arts – painting, writing, or music?

Was Sir Edmund Hillary an avid collector? Any quirky hobbies?

Describe the perfect day for Sir Edmund Hillary?

Was Sir Edmund Hillary a romantic?

What were some of Sir Edmund Hillary's favorite foods?

What were Sir Edmund Hillary's favorite travel destinations?

Did Sir Edmund Hillary visit museums when traveling? Try the cuisine?

Where did Sir Edmund Hillary dream of traveling?

Did Sir Edmund Hillary feel at home in another country?

In what other country could you imagine Sir Edmund Hillary living?