Maurice Herzog
Maurice Herzog was a pioneering French alpinist best known for leading the first successful expedition to summit Annapurna in 1950, which marked the first ascent of an 8,000-meter peak in history. Herzog's achievement not only elevated the status of mountaineering but also ignited a global interest in high-altitude climbing. His book, 'Annapurna,' which chronicles the expedition, remains a classic in mountaineering literature. Despite suffering severe frostbite during the ascent, Herzog's determination and leadership have made him a legendary figure in the realm of alpinism.
Born on Jan 15, 1919 (106 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Monaco | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 39,242 | 39 | $7,800 | 8$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 26,633 | $34,000 | 31$ |
| Totals | 2 | 29,176,050 | 26,672 | $41,800 | 39$ |
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Nepal:
Maurice Herzog was the first person to reach the summit of Annapurna in 1950.
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Monaco:
Maurice Herzog is celebrated for his historic ascent of Annapurna, which opened the way for future expeditions in Nepal.
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Spain:
Maurice Herzog was the first person to reach the summit of an eight-thousander, Annapurna.
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