Death of Ernest Shackleton

Date: January 5, 1922 • Location: London, United Kingdom

Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton (pictured) died of a heart attack during his final expedition.

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton was an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. He was one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United Kingdom's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.