About Karl Wien
Lived 1906 – 1937 (aged 30–31). Karl Wien was a mountaineer, scientist, photographer and geographer.
Karl ("Carlo") Wien (10 September 1906 – 14 June 1937) was a German mountaineer.
Born in Würzburg, Wien was the son of university professor Wilhelm Wien, and became a lecturer himself in the geography department of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. His mountaineering career began in the Alps, where with Willo Welzenbach he made the first ascent of the north face of the Grossglockner. Outside Europe he made a number of visits to Africa and the Himalaya, including Paul Bauer's 1931 attempt on Kangchenjunga, and a 1936 expedition to Sikkim during which he made the first ascent of Siniolchu.
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Who was Karl Wien?
German mountaineer (1906–1937)
When was Karl Wien born?
Karl Wien was born on 10 September 1906 in Würzburg.
When did Karl Wien die?
Karl Wien died in 1937 in Nanga Parbat.
What was Karl Wien's occupation?
Karl Wien was a mountaineer, scientist, photographer and geographer.
What nationality was Karl Wien?
Karl Wien's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Wien. https://biography.guide/karl-wien/
MLA: "Karl Wien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-wien/.
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