Robert Falcon Scott

Robert Falcon Scott was a British naval officer and explorer known for his expeditions to Antarctica in the early 20th century. He led two major journeys: the Discovery Expedition (1901-1904) and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913), where he aimed to reach the South Pole. Although he and his team reached the pole in January 1912, they found that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had beaten them there. Tragically, Scott and his men perished on the return journey due to harsh conditions and exhaustion. His legacy includes valuable scientific discoveries and lessons about human endurance and the risks of exploration.