# Roy Koerner

> Roy Koerner MBE was a Polar explorer who participated in the 1968-1969 surface crossing of the Arctic Ocean with expedition leader Sir Wally Herbert. The then Prime Minister, Harold Wilson described the journey as "a feat of endurance and courage which ranks with any in polar history", and Prince Philip felt "ranks among the greatest triumphs of human skill and endurance".

*British explorer*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Born:** 1932-07-03
- **Died:** 2008-05-26
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Roy Koerner MBE was a Polar explorer who participated in the 1968-1969 surface crossing of the Arctic Ocean with expedition leader Sir Wally Herbert. The then Prime Minister, Harold Wilson described the journey as "a feat of endurance and courage which ranks with any in polar history", and Prince Philip felt "ranks among the greatest triumphs of human skill and endurance".

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 33.2 / 100
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- **Historical depth:** 3.1 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 100.0 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 20.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 53.0 / 100

## Sources
- [Roy Koerner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Koerner)
- [روي كورنر](https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%8A_%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%B1)
- [Roy Koerner](https://eo.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Koerner)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7373039)

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