Wilhelm Reiss
German geologist (1838-1908) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 70
Wilhelm Reiss was a German geologist and explorer born in Mannheim. Along with Angel Escobar, he was the first person to scale Cotopaxi in (1872), and with vulcanologist Alphons Stübel, he was the first to ascend Tungurahua (1873).
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Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1838 to 1908 · aged 70
