Name an admired historical figure.Explain why.

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I was touched by this. Specially since I first read about Scott's last expedition when I was thirteen, just the right age to fantasize for weeks on end about it.

This gives me an idea however.
At the time, a debate raged about who was the greatest explorer between the heroic Scott and the pragmatic Amunsend.

Opinions?

Leif Ericsson in my opinion.