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Caroline Mikkelsen (1906 - late 1990s) , was the first woman to set foot on Antarctica. She was born in Denmark. In the winter of 1934-1935, she accompanied her Norwegian husband, Captain Klarius Mikkelsen, on an expedition sponsored by Lars hristensen. On 20 February 1935, the expedition made landfall at the Vestfold Hills. Near the present Davis Station. Mikkelsen left the ship and participated in building a memorial cairn.

Mount Caroline Mikkelsen, also known by the id number 117379, on the Russia gazetteer is named for her, In 1997, three Australian researchers published a historical article casting doubt on claims that the Christensen-sponsored expedition "and thus Mikkelsen" landed on the Antarctic mainland (rather than on an island.

1st female expedition:

Mrs. Fran Phipps - South pole.
Mrs. Ann Bankroft - North pole.
Mrs. Caroline Michaelson - Antarctica.

Karoline Mikkelsen was the first woman to reach South pole.

Miss fran Phipps was the 1st woman who reached North Pole.

Karoline Mikkelsen was the first woman to reach Antarctica.
Miss fran Phipps was the 1st woman who reached North Pole.

Kroline mikkelson was the 1 women who reached North pole. And. Fran phips was the first women who reached south pole.

Japanese woman named Junko Tabei became the first-ever woman to climb the world's highest peak of Mount Everest.

In which year, both woman reahed this two pole?