Helmer Hanssen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Helmer Hanssen

Norwegian Antarctic explorer

Date of Birth: 24-Sep-1870

Place of Birth: Andøy, Nordland, Norway

Date of Death: 02-Aug-1956

Profession: aircraft pilot, explorer

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Helmer Julius Hanssen (24 September 1870 – 2 August 1956) was a Norwegian sailor, pilot and polar explorer.
He participated in three of the polar expeditions led by Roald Amundsen and was one of the first five explorers to reach the South Pole.