Edward Whymper Quotes
Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end.
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| Birth: | 27th April, 1840 |
| Death: | 16th September, 1911 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Mountaineer |
Edward Whymper was born in London, England. He was an English mountaineer, explorer, illustrator, and author best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865; four members of his party were killed during the descent. His exploration of Greenland contributed an important advance to Arctic exploration. Whymper wrote several books on mountaineering, including Scrambles Amongst the Alps.
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