About Gongbu
Lived 1933 – 2024 (aged 90–91). Gongbu was a Chinese mountaineer.
Gongbu (; 1933 – 8 December 2024), also known as Konbu, Gonbu, or Gonpa, born Gonpo Dorje , was a Chinese mountaineer who was the eighth person and first Tibetan to summit Mount Everest.
Early life and climbing Gongbu was born in 1933. He joined the People's Liberation Army in 1956, and then a mountaineering team in 1958, consisting of both Chinese and Soviet mountaineers. For the next two years, the Chinese government planned a climb of Everest: Gongbu was assigned to logistics and road-building. One Chinese team failed to summit after reaching , Gongbu was assigned to the next team. He died on 8 December 2024, at the age of 91.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gongbu?
mountaineer
When was Gongbu born?
Gongbu was born in 1933.
When did Gongbu die?
Gongbu died on 8 December 2024.
What was Gongbu's occupation?
Gongbu was a mountaineer.
What nationality was Gongbu?
Gongbu was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gongbu (mountaineer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gongbu. https://biography.guide/gongbu/
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