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I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
Richard E. Byrd
Born: October 25, 1888
Died: March 11, 1957 (aged 68)
Bio: Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. was an American naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration.
Known for:
- The Missing Diary of Admiral Richard E. Byrd
- Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure (1938)
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