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Frederick Cook Net Worth

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Frederick Cook was an explorer born on June 10, 1865 in Callicoon, NY. He is best known for his claim to be the first person to reach the North Pole, although this claim has been disputed. Cook was an experienced explorer, having made several expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. He was also a medical doctor and a lecturer.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	June 10, 1865
Birth Place	Callicoon, NY
Age	154 YEARS OLD
Died On	Aug 5, 1940 (age 75)
Birth Sign	Gemini

💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)

About

Explorer who claimed to be the first person to reach the North Pole.

Before Fame

He earned his medical degree in 1890.

Trivia

His contemporary Robert E. Peary is more widely credited as the first person to reach the North Pole.

Family Life

His father, a Doctor, and his mother were both German immigrants living in the U.S.

Associated With

He founded the Explorers Club of New York, which counts not only earthbound explorers, but space explorers like Neil Armstrong, among its members.

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