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Hans Meyer

German geographer, explorer, collector and publisher (1858-1929)

  • Fame49.4
  • Momentum1.9
  • Wikipedia1.1K
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Lived 1858–1929, aged 71Germany
GermanyGermanyScientistsScientist
  • Wikipedia
    18 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1858–1929
    Aged 71
  • Awards
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    recognised work
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Updated 2026-06-20

Hans Heinrich Josef Meyer was a German geographer from Hildburghausen, who was the son of publisher Herrmann Julius Meyer (1826–1909). Hans Meyer is credited with being the first to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) in modern day Moshi District of Kilimanjaro Region in Tanzania. Kilimanjaro has three peaks: Shira, 3,962 m (12,999 ft); Mawenzi, 5,149 m (16,893 ft); and Kibo, whose summit was reached by Meyer in 1889.

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Momentum1.9
Historical15.1
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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