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Emilio Palma

b. 1978

First person born on the Antarctic mainland

Systems analystComputer scientist
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About Emilio Palma

Born 1978. Emilio Palma is an Argentine systems analyst and computer scientist, known for Antarctica.

Emilio Marcos de Palma Morella (born 7 January 1978) is an Argentine man who was the first person born on the continent Antarctica. The first person to be conceived in the continent was Juan Pablo Camacho.

Biography Palma was born in Fortín Sargento Cabral at the Esperanza Base, near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, and weighed . His father, Captain Jorge Emilio Palma, was head of the Argentine Army detachment at the base.

In late 1977, Silvia Morella de Palma, who was then seven months pregnant, was airlifted to Esperanza Base, in order to complete her pregnancy in the base. Emilio Palma was born on 7 January 1978 and baptized at the Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi on the base. As he was born before 1983 in land claimed by the United Kingdom, he had British citizenship at birth.

He is featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the first person born on the continent.

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Important facts

Born
7 January 1978, Esperanza Base
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Systems analyst, computer scientist
Nationality
Argentina
Known for
Antarctica
Also known as
Emilio Marcos Palma Morella, Emilio Marcos Des Palma Morella

People in Emilio Palma's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Juan
b. 1979
Association football player
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Marcos
b. 1973
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b. 1984
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Pablo Camacho
b. 1990
Association football player

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Emilio Palma?

first person born on the Antarctic mainland

When was Emilio Palma born?

Emilio Palma was born on 7 January 1978 in Esperanza Base.

What is Emilio Palma's occupation?

Emilio Palma is a systems analyst and computer scientist.

What is Emilio Palma known for?

Emilio Palma is known for Antarctica.

What nationality is Emilio Palma?

Emilio Palma is Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emilio Palma

· Wikidata: Q458427

· DBpedia: Emilio Palma

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