Explorer - Emma By jbyler May 6, 1856 peary is born Robert peary is born. Jan 1, 1877 graduated from collage Jan 1, 1881 entered U.S navy Jan 1, 1886 first began journey for north pole Jan 1, 1891 Also found Greenland Jan 1, 1909 peary finds north pole Mar 30, 1911 peary was given a Rear Admirals pension Feb 20, 1920 peary dies