About Carl Hall
Lived 1848 – 1908 (aged 59). Carl Hall was a Danish mountaineer, journalist and photographer, known for Jotunheimen.
Carl Christian Hall (13 August 1848 – 6 May 1908) was a Danish mountaineering pioneer. He was born in Frederiksberg as a son of Prime Minister Carl Christian Hall. He made 46 first ascents of Norwegian mountains including Store Austanbotntind in 1883 (with Mathias Soggemoen. Several geographical features are named after Hall including Hall's Hammer. He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1890.
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Who was Carl Hall?
Danish mountain climber (1848-1908)
When was Carl Hall born?
Carl Hall was born on 13 August 1848 in Copenhagen.
When did Carl Hall die?
Carl Hall died on 6 May 1908 in Copenhagen.
What was Carl Hall's occupation?
Carl Hall was a mountaineer, journalist and photographer.
What was Carl Hall known for?
Carl Hall was known for Jotunheimen.
What nationality was Carl Hall?
Carl Hall was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carl Hall (mountaineer)
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