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Andrew J. Kauffman II | |
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Born | 1920 |
Died | 2002 |
Occupation | Mountaineer |
Known for | First ascent of Gasherbrum I, first ascent of Mount Proteus |
Title | Vice president of the American Alpine Club |
Andrew J. Kauffman II (1920–2002) was an American mountaineer who made the first ascent of Gasherbrum I on 5 July 1958 alongside Pete Schoening. [1] He also made the first ascent of Mount Proteus in 1947. [2] Kauffman also served as vice president of the American Alpine Club. [3]
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Andrew J. Kauffman II | |
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Born | 1920 |
Died | 2002 |
Occupation | Mountaineer |
Known for | First ascent of Gasherbrum I, first ascent of Mount Proteus |
Title | Vice president of the American Alpine Club |
Andrew J. Kauffman II (1920–2002) was an American mountaineer who made the first ascent of Gasherbrum I on 5 July 1958 alongside Pete Schoening. [1] He also made the first ascent of Mount Proteus in 1947. [2] Kauffman also served as vice president of the American Alpine Club. [3]