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Barbara Washburn

American mountaineer (1914-2014) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 99

Barbara Washburn was an American mountaineer. She became the first woman to climb Denali on June 6, 1947. She was the wife and climbing partner of mountaineer and scientist Bradford Washburn.

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United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1914 to 2014 · aged 99