Heinrich Harrer

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Heinrich Harrer

Earth Sciences

#333

World Rank

#629

Historical Rank

Geography

#87

World Rank

#167

Historical Rank

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• Earth Sciences

Why Is Heinrich Harrer Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Heinrich Harrer was an Austrian mountaineer, explorer, writer, sportsman, geographer, and SS sergeant. He was a member of the four-man climbing team that made the first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, the "last problem" of the Alps. While on expedition in the Indian Himalayas, Harrer and his group were arrested by British forces because of the outbreak of World War II and he escaped to Tibet, staying there until 1951 and never seeing active combat. He wrote the books Seven Years in Tibet and The White Spider .

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Heinrich Harrer?

Heinrich Harrer is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Graz