Carl Hall (mountaineer)
Carl Hall | |
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Carl Hall | |
Born |
Frederiksberg, Denmark | 13 August 1848
Died | 6 May 1908 59) | (aged
Nationality | Danish |
Occupation |
Journalist Photographer Mountaineer |
Known for | 46 first ascents of Norwegian mountains, including 24 peaks in Jotunheimen |
Parent(s) | Carl Christian Hall |
Carl Christian Hall (13 August 1848 – 6 May 1908) was a Danish mountaineering pioneer.
He was born in Frederiksberg as a son of Prime Minister Carl Christian Hall. He made 46 first ascents of Norwegian mountains. He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1890.[1]
References
- ↑ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Carl Christian Hall". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
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