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Sir Ranulph Fiennes The World's Greatest Living Explorer

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Suggested Introduction for Sir Ranulph Fiennes

NB Please note that Sir Ranulph's last name, Fiennes, is pronounced as Fines (as in 'fine')

In 1984 the Guinness Book of Records described Sir Ranulph as the "World's Greatest Living Explorer". He was awarded the Sultan of Oman's Bravery Medal in 1970, the Explorers Club of Nwe York Medal in 1983, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Livingstone Gold Medal in 1983, the Royal Geographical Society's Founder's Medal in 1984, and both he and his wife received the Polar medal in 1987. In 1993 he was awarded an OBE for "human endeavour and charitable services". Sir Ranulph has, through his expeditions, raised large amounts for charities. He has led 22 major expeditions to remote parts of the world including to both Poles. He is the author of several books including The Feather Men (a (UK No 1 Best Seller), Beyond the Limits, and his biography, Captain Scott