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Kazimierz Olech
Polish mountaineer and alpinist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kazimierz "Waldek" Waldemar Olech (August 6, 1928 – January 12, 2016) was a Polish mountaineer, alpinist, Himalayan climber, caver, climbing instructor and mountain photographer.
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Kazimierz Waldemar Olech | |
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Born | August 6, 1928 Kraśnik, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland |
Died | January 12, 2016 Warsaw, Poland |
Alma mater | Warsaw University of Technology, Mechanical engineering |
Occupation(s) | Mountaineer, mechanical engineer |
Known for | first ascent of central Kanchenjunga |
Children | 3 |
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