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Tenzing Norgay
(1914 - 1986)
Nepalese mountaineer
Nepalese mountaineer
Nepalese mountaineer and one of the first two individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Born in 1914 in the Khumbu region of Nepal, Tenzing Norgay developed a passion for climbing at a young age.
In 1953, he and Sir Edmund Hillary became the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, achieving a historic milestone.
Tenzing's expertise in high-altitude climbing and deep knowledge of the Himalayas were crucial to the expedition's success.
He later inspired future generations by leading climbing schools and promoting tourism in Nepal.
His legacy endures as a symbol of courage, skill, and determination in the face of extreme challenge.
1986
Tenzing Norgay