About Franz Schmid
Lived 1905 – 1992 (aged 87). Franz Schmid was a German mountaineer.
Franz Schmid (17 January 1905 – 18 September 1992) was a German mountaineer.
Career In 1932, he won a gold medal for alpinism at the Olympic Games, along with his brother Toni (posthumously), for being the first people to climb the northern wall of the Matterhorn on 1 August 1931. The same year, Schmid also climbed the north face of the Ortler with Hans Ertl.
In his life, Schmid conquered around 2,000 summits. He worked as a police inspector.
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Who was Franz Schmid?
mountaineer
When was Franz Schmid born?
Franz Schmid was born on 17 January 1905 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
When did Franz Schmid die?
Franz Schmid died on 18 September 1992.
What was Franz Schmid's occupation?
Franz Schmid was a mountaineer.
What nationality was Franz Schmid?
Franz Schmid was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Schmid. https://biography.guide/franz-schmid/
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