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Xavier Mertz

Antarctic explorer, mountaineer and skier (1882-1913) · Switzerland · Historical Figures · Died at 30

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Xavier Guillaume Mertz was a Swiss polar explorer, mountaineer, and skier who took part in the Far Eastern Party, a 1912-1913 component of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, on which he died. Mertz Glacier on the George V Coast in East Antarctica is named after him.

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Mertz exploring ice ravines near Cape DenisonMertz exploring ice ravines near Cape DenisonMertz on the ice cliff near the baseMertz on the ice cliff near the baseLast photograph taken of the Far Eastern PartyLast photograph taken of the Far Eastern PartyMemorial cross erected at Cape DenisonMemorial cross erected at Cape Denison

About this person

Country
Switzerland
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1913 · aged 30

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