John Hunt
Mountaineer and expedition leader
Born
June 22nd, 1910
115 years ago
Died
November 8th, 1998
26 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United Kingdom
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A lieutenant colonel in the British Army, led the successful 1953 British expedition to Mount Everest, achieving the first confirmed ascent of the summit with Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Also involved in numerous other expeditions, including the successful ascent of Nanda Devi in 1936. Authored several books on mountaineering and leadership. Held the title of Baron Hunt and contributed to the development of mountaineering as a recognized sport.
Led the 1953 British Everest expedition
Achieved first successful ascent of Nanda Devi
Authored books on mountaineering
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