Edward FitzGerald (mountaineer)
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Edward Arthur FitzGerald (10 May 1871 – 2 January 1931) was an American-born mountaineer and soldier of British descent, best known for leading the expedition which made the first ascent of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the American Continent, in 1897.
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Edward FitzGerald | |
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Born | (1871-05-10)10 May 1871 |
Died | (1931-01-02)2 January 1931 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Mountaineer, author, soldier |
Spouse | Ménie Muriel Dowie
(m. 1903; s. 1928) |
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