Quick Info
| Profession | Explorer, writer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 07/03/1944 |
| Age | 82 years |
| Birthplace | Windsor, Berkshire, England |
Latest News about Sir Ranulph Fiennes
26/09/2026
Multiple reports said relatives and friends were trying to locate and safeguard Sir Ranulph Fiennes after he had not been seen publicly for more than two years. The situation prompted a crowdfunding appeal for specialist legal advice and wider scrutiny of the care arrangements around him.
25/09/2026
A UK watchdog concluded that Sir Ranulph Fiennes had been unlawfully deprived of his liberty after being placed in care homes under a false name. The finding intensified public concern over his welfare and the circumstances surrounding his recent absence from public life.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes |
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| Known As | Sir Ranulph Fiennes |
| Title | Sir, 3rd Baronet |
| Summary | British adventurer, pioneering polar explorer, and writer known for record-setting expeditions. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Returned to the UK for education; later failed A-levels. |
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Personal Life
| Raised In | South Africa |
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| Father | Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes |
| Notable Personal Detail | His father died during World War II before he was born. |
Family
| Parents | Father died in World War II; mother raised him after moving back to South Africa and later the UK. |
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Career
| Military Service | Royal Scots Greys; Special Air Service (SAS) |
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| Known For | Led the Transglobe Expedition; first surface circumnavigation of the world along a meridian; polar exploration records |
| Other Work | Writer |
| Honours | OBE |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was raised in South Africa and later returned to the UK for education. | |
| 2. He joined the British Army after failing A-levels. | |
| 3. He served in the SAS and became the youngest captain in the British Army. | |
| 4. He was described by Guinness as the world's greatest living explorer. |