Fritz Wiessner
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Fritz Wiessner (February 26, 1900 ā July 3, 1988) was a German American pioneer of free climbing. Born in Dresden, Germany, he immigrated to New York City in 1929 and became a U.S. citizen in 1935. In 1939, he made one of the earliest attempts to conquer K2, one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb.
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Fritz Wiessner | |
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Born | (1900-02-26)February 26, 1900 Dresden, Germany |
Died | July 3, 1988(1988-07-03) (aged 88) |
Citizenship | U.S. (after 1935) |
Known for | Pioneer of free climbing |
Spouse | Muriel Schoonmaker |
Children | 2 |
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