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Ingrid Christensen
Ingrid Christensen | |
|---|---|
 Shown during her 1931 expedition | |
| Born | Ingrid Dahl 10 October 1891 |
| Died | 18 June 1976 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Known for | First woman in Antarctica |
| Spouse | Lars Christensen |
Ingrid Christensen (10 October 1891 – 18 June 1976) was an early polar explorer. She was known as the first woman to view Antarctica and land on the Antarctic mainland.[1]
- ^ "The first woman in Antarctica". www.antarctica.gov.au. Australian Antarctic Division. 2012. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
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