Andrew J. Kauffman
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 22 years ago |
Date of birth | November 27,1920 |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Born | Philadelphia |
Pennsylvania | |
United States | |
First ascents | Gasherbrum I |
Books | K2: The 1939 Tragedy |
Died | Washington |
D.C. | |
United States | |
Date of died | December 24,2002 |
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ID | 3227958 |
Andrew J. Kauffman Life story
Andrew J. Kauffman II was an American mountaineer who made the first ascent of Gasherbrum I on 5 July 1958 alongside Pete Schoening. He also made the first ascent of Mount Proteus in 1947. Kauffman also served as vice president of the American Alpine Club.