Fritz Wiessner
German free climber (1900-1988) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 88
Fritz Wiessner 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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About this person
Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1900 to 1988 · aged 88
