Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | October 25, 1888 |
| Birth Place | Winchester, VA |
| Age | 131 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Mar 11, 1957 (age 68) |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Net worth: $16 Million (2024)
Richard E. Byrd, the renowned explorer from Virginia, has an estimated net worth of $16 million as of 2024. Byrd gained international recognition for his numerous expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions, where he achieved significant milestones in polar exploration. His extensive knowledge and daring spirit allowed him to contribute greatly to our understanding of these remote and unforgiving environments. Byrd's net worth not only reflects his successful expeditions but also highlights his contributions in the scientific field as an aviator, author, and naval officer. His dedication to exploration has left an indelible mark on history and continues to inspire future generations of adventurers.
About
Polar Explorer who took part in six of America's twelve expeditions to the Antarctic.
Before Fame
He learned to fly while serving in WWI, and became a skilled pilot.
Trivia
He was the first to a attempt a flyover of the South Pole, and claimed he carried it out, although later there were some doubts.
Family Life
A descendant of the American Founders, he could trace his ancestry back to John Rolfe and Pocahontas.
Associated With
He was a part of the first Americans expedition to reach the South Pole since Charles Wilkes, who landed a century earlier.
Some Richard E. Byrd images
