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	Ranulph Fiennes Felled by Fibrillation
		Fiennes, who failed to reach the North Pole despite many attempts and even froze off his finger tips the last time, claimed Peary and Henson never reached the Pole.
		Fiennes polarized Americans with his inappropriate comments when the Hubbard Medal was presented to Henson's great niece Audrey Mebane.
		Fiennes was only a paid member of the Nicholas Clapp expedition that succeeded with ground penetrating radar scans from NASA.
	pearyhenson.org /polarcontroversy/sorebritishlosers/fiennesnews.htm (339 words)

	Polar Challenges / UK / Expeditions / Arctic Expeditions - Archives
		Fiennes was born in England in 1944, shortly after the death of his father, Lieutenant Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykham-Fiennes, 2nd Baronet, who was killed in action in World War II.
		Ranulph Fiennes married his childhood sweetheart Virginia Pepper ("Ginny") in 1970 ; the two remained married until her death in February 2004.
		Ranulph Fiennes was on the shortlist of those considered to replace Sean Connery in the role of James Bond (despite Fiennes having little acting experience).
	www.antarctica.org /UK/Whos/PT_E-F/Fiennes_Ranulph.htm (1060 words)

	Ranulph Fiennes Felled by Fibrillation
		Land Rover spokes person Fiennes is a travel writer yet constantly misidentified in the press by an old beer company line as "the world's greatest living explorer"—despite an obvious fact that he never explored any new land.
		Fiennes polarized Americans with his inappropriate comments when the Hubbard Medal was presented to Henson's great niece Audrey Mebane.
		Fiennes was only a paid member of the Nicholas Clapp expedition that succeeded with ground penetrating radar scans from NASA.
	www.pearyhenson.org /polarcontroversy/sorebritishlosers/fiennesnews.htm (339 words)

	The Biography Channel - Ranulph Fiennes Biography
		Fiennes was born in England, spending part of his childhood in South Africa.
		Fiennes also undertook the PUNS Expeditions, gaining the record for Furthest North Unsupported in 1986, and again in 1990.
		Fiennes discovered the Lost City of Ubar in Oman in 1992, and, in 1993, with Mike Stoud, completed the first unassisted trans-Arctic journey, the longest in history at 97 days.
	www.thebiographychannel.co.uk /biography_home/444:0/Ranulph_Fiennes.htm (448 words)

	Ranulph Fiennes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fiennes was born in England shortly after the death of his father, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 2nd Baronet, who was killed in action in World War II (1943, at Monte Cassino).
		Ranulph Fiennes married his childhood sweetheart Virginia Pepper ("Ginny") in 1970; the two remained married until her death in February 2004.
		Fiennes was summarily rejected on meeting Bond producer Cubby Broccoli, who said his hands were too big and he had "a face like a farmer's".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ranulph_Fiennes (1227 words)

	Kobold Watch Co.
		British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, described by the Guinness Book of Records as "the world's greatest living explorer," was the first person to circumnavigate the globe via its polar axis during his Transglobe Expedition.
		Formerly a member of Britain’s revered SAS commando, Sir Ranulph Fiennes was seconded to the forces of the Sultan of Oman, where he was credited with putting a stop to the advancement of Communist rebel forces.
		Sir Ranulph successfully completed this phenomenal feat despite suffering from a massive heart attack and undergoing a double by-pass operation just four months prior to the start of the week-long ordeal.
	koboldwatch.com /action/sir_ranulph_fiennes.htm (241 words)

	ROBERT SCOTT OF THE ANTARCTIC, DISCOVERY AND THE SOUTH POLE EXPEDITION
		Fiennes was born in England shortly after the death of his father, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 2nd Baronet, who was killed in action in the Second World War at Monte Cassino in 1943.
		Ranulph Fiennes married his childhood sweetheart Virginia Pepper ("Ginny") in 1970; the two remained married until her death in February 2004.
		Fiennes served eight years in the British army — in his father's regiment, the Royal Scots Greys — and was later seconded to the Special Air Service, where he specialised in demolitions.
	www.solarnavigator.net /history/sir_ranulph_fiennes.htm (1415 words)

	Kobold Watch Co.
		British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, described by the Guinness Book of Records as "the world's greatest living explorer," was the first person to circumnavigate the globe via its polar axis during his Transglobe Expedition.
		Formerly a member of Britain’s revered SAS commando, Sir Ranulph Fiennes was seconded to the forces of the Sultan of Oman, where he was credited with putting a stop to the advancement of Communist rebel forces.
		Sir Ranulph successfully completed this phenomenal feat despite suffering from a massive heart attack and undergoing a double by-pass operation just four months prior to the start of the week-long ordeal.
	www.koboldwatch.com /action/sir_ranulph_fiennes.htm (241 words)

	Ranulph Fiennes - Ranulph Fiennes Biography, Explorer, Information, Profile, History.
		Fiennes was born in England shortly after the death of his father, Lieutenant Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykham-Fiennes, 2nd Baronet, who was killed in action in World War II.
		Ranulph Fiennes was on the shortlist of those considered to replace Sean Connery in the role of James Bond (despite Fiennes having little acting experience).
		Both fled, and Fiennes (who had recently completed a training course on evading dogs) escaped capture - but his comrade did not, and both were subsequently discharged from the SAS and returned to their regiments.
	www.famouspeople.co.uk /r/ranulphfiennes.html (1135 words)

	Interview \| Ranulph Fiennes
		Fiennes has led over 30 expeditions including the first polar circumnavigation of the Earth and the first unsupported crossing of the Antarctic continent.
		In an abandoned hut in an inaccessible area, Fiennes found, among scientific journals that appeared to have been onsite for three decades, a curious logbook that was far more recent.
		Sir Ranulph Fiennes: In 1995 I was hired by Abercrombie and Kent, who [are an] exotic travel company for rich people I think, to go to some places, including Antarctica in a ship which has ice breaking capacity.
	www.januarymagazine.com /profiles/rfiennes.html (3463 words)

	Exmoor National Park - Ranulph Fiennes and Exmoor
		Ranulph said: "I used the only thing that the army had taught me, which was teaching soldiers canoeing and climbing and skiing and that sort of stuff.
		In 1984 Ginny moved with Ranulph to Exmoor to raise a herd of 200 pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle and a flock of 100 fl Welsh Mountain sheep, turning herself into a highly proficient hill-farmer.
		Ranulph has become very attached to the farm and says that he would not want to sell it.
	www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk /index/learning_about/learning_publications/literary-associations/ranulph-fiennes.htm (1068 words)

	CNN.com - Marathon men complete sevens feat - Nov. 3, 2003
		British explorers Ranulph Fiennes and Mike Stroud finished their seventh marathon in seven days, a global adventure that began in the wilds of South America and finished in New York's concrete jungle.
		Fiennes, 59, and Stroud, 48, crossed the New York marathon finish line in Central Park together in the official time of five hours, 25 minutes and 46 seconds.
		Fiennes has survived the torment of gangrene at the North Pole, dodged bullets in the Middle East, trekked across the Andes and canoed up the Amazon.
	www.cnn.com /2003/US/11/02/life.fiennes.reut/index.html (486 words)

	Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE - Adventurers - After Dinner Speakers from The Events Company - Event Management Specialists
		Ranulph Fiennes was described by the Guinness Book of Records as "the world's greatest explorer".
		Fiennes received the Polar Medal with bar for Arctic and Antarctic exploration achievements in 1987, and an OBE for human endeavour and charitable services in 1993.
		Sir Ranulph's presentation is an account of his life of adventure, told with a self deprecating sense of humour, and with many analogies that can be drawn between the characteristics needed both for the challenges Sir Ranulph has met on expeditions and for everyday business life.
	www.theeventscompany.co.uk /SirRanulphFiennesOBE (394 words)

	Keynote Speakers Inc. Sir Ranulph Fiennes: <b> <center>World\s Greatest Living Ex (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Born in England in 1944 and brought up in Africa, Ranulph Fiennes followed his father's path into the Scots Greys before joining the elite SAS regiment.
		Ranulph Fiennes has been at the forefront of many exploratory expeditions.
		Sir Ranulph Fiennes is the author of 15 books; the most recent, Race to the Pole: Tragedy, Heroism, and Scott's Antarctic Quest, arrived in bookstores in November of 2004.
	www.keynotespeakers.com /speaker_detail.asp?id=384 (675 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Captain Scott: Ranulph Fiennes: Books
		Fiennes book is an excellent read as he can draw on his own polar experience and by juxtaposing contemporary writing with his own accounts he creates an atmospheric and engrossing read.
		However, I think Ranulph Fiennes, although enlightening, is a little Scott biased and once or twice got annoyed with him using the same argument to defend Scott that he used to denigrate Amundsen or any of Scott's critics.
		Ranulph Fiennes has written a book that has at last given credit where credit is due and offered a more balanced view and account of what happened on this epic journey...
	www.amazon.co.uk /Captain-Scott-Ranulph-Fiennes/dp/0340826991 (1178 words)

	Sir Ranulph Fiennes
		In a world increasingly populated by dare-devils posing as genuine explorers, Sir Ranulph Fiennes is an inspiring model of cool nerve and real deeds.
		In March 2007, Sir Ranulph Fiennes intends to climb The Eiger in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer Care center.
		Living Dangerously is a remarkable testament from a remarkable man. Writing with great honesty and humour, Ranulph Fiennes gives us a taste of the excitement, hardship, vital teamwork and the sheer courage which is the life of the modern explorer.
	www.classictravelbooks.com /authors/fiennes.htm (685 words)

	Sir Ranulph Fiennes- Motivational Speaker.
		Fiennes’ entertaining and inspiring presentations are adapted not only to suit each audience or conference theme but also to keep up with his latest expeditions.
		is the Fiennes family motto - and a thousand years of courageous and resourceful ancestors, traceable directly to Charlemagne, live on in Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
		In November 2003, Ranulph Fiennes and Mike Stroud completed an incredible seven marathons in seven days: a global adventure that began in the wilds of South America and finished in New York's concrete jungle.
	www.nyt.co.uk /sir.htm (927 words)

	Fit for Life by Ranulph Fiennes
		Ranulph Fiennes, who holds the record for the longest unsupported polar journey and completed the first unsupported crossing of the Antartic continent, has just published a book with Little Brown Press called Fit for Life.
		Fiennes justifyably criticises the diet of the West, where 40% of calorific intake comes from fat, contributing to heart disease and bad health.
		Fiennes advocates the mediterranean diet pyramid and suggest one to two glasses of wine per day as an antioxidant, to help prevent heart disease and blood clotting.
	www.aim-digest.com /gateway/pages/book/articles/fitfor.htm (173 words)

	Ranulph Fiennes (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1968 he joined the Army of the Sultan of Oman and in 1970 was awarded the Sultan's Bravery Medal.Since 1969 when he led the British Expedition on the White Nile, Ranulph Fiennes has been at the forefront of many exploratory expeditions.
		Sir Ranulph's expeditions have raised over £4.2 million for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, (which has enabled the building of Europe's first MS research centre in Cambridge) and £1.9 million for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
		Sir Ranulph is also the author of several books including his autobiography Living Dangerously, The Feather Men (UK Number One Best-seller), Atlantis of the Sands, Mind Over Matter (a harrowing account of his Antarctic expedition), The Sett, Beyond the Limits and his most recent The Secret Hunters.
	atschool.eduweb.co.uk /kingworc/activities/himalayan/fiennes.html (424 words)

	Ranulph Fiennes completes 6th marathon without hitch - www.smh.com.au
		British explorer Ranulph Fiennes completed his sixth marathon at dawn yesterday in Egypt, leaving him with only one more to run to achieve his goal of seven marathons on as many continents in the space of a week.
		Sir Ranulph, 59, who suffered a near fatal heart attack only four months ago, ran the 41.5kilometre distance between the pyramids at Giza, south of Cairo and Cairo airport in nearly four and a half hours, one of the organisers, Walid Ibrahim, told AFP.
		Fiennes was the first explorer to complete a tour of the world on foot and then sailed between the two poles in 1982 before crossing Antarctica on foot with Stroud in 1993.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/11/01/1067597206892.html?from=storyrhs (314 words)

	Sir Ranulph Fiennes - christara's BLOG
		Fiennes was born in England shortly after the death of his father, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, who was killed in action in the Second World War at Monte Cassino in 1943.
		Fiennes is the third cousin of Hollywood film actors Joseph and Ralph Fiennes, and is a distant cousin of Britain's royal family.
		Sir Ranulph was called in to speak with the presenters after their constant joking and horseplay during their cold weather training.
	blog.bitcomet.com /christara/post_23672 (1572 words)

	Ranulph Fiennes - Author Details - Hodder & Stoughton
		Sir Ranulph Fiennes was the first man to reach both poles (by surface travel) and the first to cross the Antarctic Continent unsupported.
		Fiennes has led over 30 expeditions including the first polar circumnavigation of the Earth.
		In 1993 Her Majesty the Queen awarded Fiennes the Order of the British Empire (OBE) because, on the way to breaking records, he has raised over £10 million for charity.
	www.hodder.co.uk /author_details.asp?author=21307 (127 words)

	Waterstones.com: Biography: Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know by Sir Ranulph Fiennes (2007)
		Ranulph Fiennes has travelled to the most dangerous and inaccessible places on earth, almost died countless times, lost nearly half his fingers to frostbite, raised millions of pounds for charity and been awarded a polar medal and an OBE.
		Ranulph Fiennes has led a life that most of can only dream of, yet throughout the book you feel that you are on a level with the author.
		From his time in the SAS to the Transglobe expedition that saw him travel along the globe’s polar axis, so becoming the first man to have reached both poles by land, his is a life well worth documenting.
	www.waterstones.com /waterstonesweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=5810170 (1293 words)

	Ranulph Fiennes (Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE) - The World's Greatest Living Explorer
		Sir Ranulph Fiennes served with the Royal Scots Greys for a time before joining the SAS.
		Sir Ranulph was chosen by IBM New York out of 700 top international speakers as their chief motivational speaker for 65 major conferences world-wide.
		Sir Ranulph Fiennes is a popular choice for international audiences when English is the second tongue.
	www.gordonpoole.com /?ArtistID=515 (1007 words)

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		Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham Fiennes was born in l944 and educated at Eton.
		Sir Ranulph's expeditions have raised millions for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, which has enabled the building of Europe's first MS Research Centre in Cambridge.
		Sir Ranulph is also the author of several books including his autobiography Living Dangerously, The Feather Men (UK Number One Bestseller), Atlantis of the Sands, Mind Over Matter, a harrowing account of an expedition, Beyond the Limits, his novel The Sett, Fit For Life and his latest publication, Captain Scott, the best-selling biography of 2003.
	www.krugercowne.com /ranulph_fiennes.html (502 words)

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