Émile Rey
Italian mountain guide and mountaineer (1846-1895) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Émile Rey (August 1846 — 24 August 1895) was an alpine mountain guide from Aosta Valley in Italy. Dubbed "the Prince of Guides" in Courmayeur, he was one of the most renowned guides at the end of the 19th century, making many first ascents on some of the highest and most difficult mountains in the Mont Blanc massif of the Alps.[1] He has been described as "one of the greatest guides of his generation."[2][3]: 125
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Born | August 1846 La Saxe, Courmayeur, Kingdom of Sardinia |
Died | 24 August 1895(1895-08-24) (aged 48–49) Dent du Géant, France |
Occupation(s) | Mountain guide, joiner, carpenter |
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Known for | First ascents around Courmayeur |
First ascents | Aiguille Noire de Peuterey, Peuterey Ridge, Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey, Aiguille de Talèfre |
Updated on 19 December 2015. |
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