Oscar Eckenstein
English rock climber and mountaineer (1859–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Eckenstein" redirects here. For the Swiss rescuer, see Alice Eckenstein.
Oscar Johannes Ludwig Eckenstein (9 September 1859 – 8 April 1921) was an English rock climber and mountaineer, and a pioneer in the sport of bouldering. Inventor of the modern crampon,[1] he was an innovator in climbing technique and mountaineering equipment, and the leader of the first serious expedition to attempt K2.
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Born | (1859-09-09)9 September 1859 |
Died | 8 April 1921(1921-04-08) (aged 61) Oving, Bucks, England |
Occupation(s) | rock climber, mountaineer, engineer |
Spouse | Margery Edwards (1918) |
Relative | Lina Eckenstein (sister) |
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Known for | leader of the first serious expedition to attempt K2, (1902) |
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