Frederick Albert Cook
Biography: Frederick Albert Cook was an American explorer, polar researcher and doctor.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 10, 1865
Deathday: August 05, 1940
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Dr. Cooks Arrival
Dr. Cooks Arrival
Overview: On 4 September Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940) arrived in Copenhagen on the ship ‘Hans Egede’. He received a hero’s welcome as the first man to set foot on the North Pole. He was greeted by the king, and given an honorary doctorate at the University of Copenhagen. Only a few days later, however, his endeavor was questioned, and in December the University rejected Cook’s documentation. Carl Th. Dreyer is seen as one of the journalists taking notes.
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Original Language: da
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Dr. Cook at Copenhagen
1909-09-21
Dr. Cook at Copenhagen
Overview: On 4 September Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940) arrived in Copenhagen on the ship 'Hans Egede'. He received a hero's welcome as the first man to set foot on the North Pole. He was greeted by the king, and given an honorary doctorate at the University of Copenhagen. Only a few days later, however, his endeavour was questioned, and in December the University rejected Cook's documentation. Carl Th. Dreyer is seen as one of the journalists taking notes. (DFI)
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: da
Release Date: 1909-09-21
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The Truth About the Pole
1912-01-01
The Truth About the Pole
Overview: The reconstruction of Frederick Cook's alleged 1909 North Pole expedition.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1912-01-01
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