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01/16/2008: "Sir Edmund Hillary"

I guess everyone has heard Sir Edmund Hillary has died, so here is some background on him in case you are interested or the kids need to write a report on a famous person.

Christchurch City Libraries' bio page

Stuff.co.nz's news page

New York Times appraisal

NZ History bio page

Replies: Groovy Baby

on Friday, January 18th, cynthia said

I was listening to NPR and they were talking about Sir Edmund. He is quite the national hero in NZ. Yet, his phone number was still listed publicly and anyone could call him at any time with the possibility of talking to him. And he was a beekeeper. Amazing man.