Jean-Louis Étienne

Jean-Louis Étienne
Jean-Louis Étienne in 2008.
Born (1946-12-09) 9 December 1946
Vielmur-sur-Agout, Tarn, France
OccupationsDoctor, explorer, scientist
Known forArctic and Antarctic explorations
1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition

Jean-Louis Étienne (born 9 December 1946) is a French doctor, explorer and scientist. He is well known for his Arctic explorations, where he was the first man to reach the North Pole alone in 1986, and his Antarctic explorations, including the famous 1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition.

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