Edward Theodore Compton
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Edward Theodore Compton, usually referred to as E. T. Compton, (29 July 1849 ā 22 March 1921) was an English-born, German artist, illustrator and mountain climber. He is well known for his paintings and drawings of alpine scenery, and as a mountaineer made 300 major ascents including no fewer than 27 first ascents.[1]
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