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Ian Clough

1937 – 1970

British mountain climber

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About Ian Clough

Lived 1937 – 1970 (aged 32–33). Ian Clough was a British mountaineer and journalist.

Ian Clough (13 March 1937 – 30 May 1970) was a British mountaineer who was killed on the 1970 British Annapurna

expedition led by Sir Chris Bonington to climb the south face of the Himalayan massif. He was later described by Bonington as "the most modest man I ever had the good luck to climb with" and "the kindest and most selfless partner I ever had." in the Yorkshire town of Baildon, near Bradford, and learned to climb on the gritstone edges near his home.

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1937
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ian Clough?

British mountain climber

When was Ian Clough born?

Ian Clough was born in 1937.

When did Ian Clough die?

Ian Clough died on 30 May 1970.

What was Ian Clough's occupation?

Ian Clough was a mountaineer and journalist.

What nationality was Ian Clough?

Ian Clough was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ian Clough

· Wikidata: Q322913

· DBpedia: Ian Clough

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