Fritz Wiessner
Fritz Wiessner (February 26, 1900 – July 3, 1988) 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.
Fritz Wiessner | |
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Wiessner, age 86, on the Rupley Towers, Mount Lemmon, Arizona | |
Born | Dresden, Germany | February 26, 1900
Died | July 3, 1988 88) | (aged
Citizenship | U.S. (after 1935) |
Known for | Pioneer of free climbing |
Spouse | Muriel Schoonmaker |
Children | 2 |
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