1958day.year
Jean Couzy
(1923 - 1958)
French mountaineer and engineer
French mountaineer and engineer
French engineer and mountaineer known for his pioneering climbs in the Alps.
Jean Couzy (1923–1958) was a French engineer and mountaineer acclaimed for his technical skill and leadership on challenging Alpine ascents. After graduating as an engineer, he turned to high-altitude climbing, quickly earning respect for opening new routes in the Mont Blanc massif. Couzy applied his engineering expertise to improve mountaineering equipment and safety protocols. He contributed articles to climbing journals, sharing insights on route-finding and rope techniques. Throughout the 1950s, he led expeditions across Europe, inspiring a generation of climbers. He died in 1958, leaving a legacy of innovation that continued to influence alpine climbing.
1958
Jean Couzy