Carl Hall (mountaineer)
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Carl Christian Hall (13 August 1848 – 6 May 1908) was a Danish mountaineering pioneer.
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Carl Hall | |
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Born | (1848-08-13)13 August 1848 Frederiksberg, Denmark |
Died | 6 May 1908(1908-05-06) (aged 59) |
Nationality | Danish |
Occupation(s) | Journalist Photographer Mountaineer |
Known for | 46 first ascents of Norwegian mountains, including 24 peaks in Jotunheimen |
Parent | Carl Christian Hall |
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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]