Wang Fuzhou
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Wang Fuzhou
Wang Fuzhou (Chinese: 王富洲; pinyin: Wáng Fùzhōu; 1935 – 18 July 2015)[1][2] was a Chinese mountaineer, born in Xihua County, Henan. He and Qu Yinhua were the first Chinese to climb Mount Everest on the col/Northeast ridge route.
Wang graduated from the Beijing Institute of Geology in 1958. He was elected to the . On 25 May 1960, Wang Fuzhou, and Gongbu became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest via the north face.[3] Wang died in Beijing on 18 July 2015.
Achievements[]
- 1958 — Ibn Sina Peak
- 1959 — Muztagh Ata
- 1960 — Mount Everest (first ascent via the north face)
- 1964 — Shishapangma (first ascent)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Wang Fuzhou, one of first Chinese to scale Mt. Qomolangma, dies at 80, Shanghai Daily, 21 July 2015.
- ^ "中国首登珠峰名宿王富洲逝世--体育--人民网". sports.people.com.cn. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "How High Is Everest? Climbers Seek Answer". New York Times. 18 May 1987. Retrieved 28 July 2010.
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