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Matterhorn
The Matterhorn (German), Cervino (Italian) or Cervin (French), is a mountain in the Pennine Alps. With its 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high summit, lying on the border between Switzerland and Italy, it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps and its 1,200 metres (3,937 ft) north face is one of the...
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Edward Whymper
Edward Whymper (27 April 1840 – 16 September 1911), was a British illustrator, climber and explorer best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. On the descent four members of the party were killed.
Edward Whymper was born in London,...
Date of birth:
- Apr 27, 1840
Date of death:
- Sep 16, 1911 (age 71 years)
Michel Croz
Michel Auguste Croz (22 April 1830, Le Tour, Chamonix valley – 14 July 1865, Matterhorn) was a French mountain guide and the first ascentionist of many mountains in the western Alps during the golden age of alpinism. He is chiefly remembered for his...
Date of birth:
- Apr 22, 1830
Date of death:
- Jul 14, 1865 (age 35 years)
