About Luigi Ghedina
Lived 1924 – 2009 (aged 85). Luigi Ghedina was an Italian mountaineer.
Luigi Ghedina (1924–2009) was an Italian mountain climber. A native of Cortina d'Ampezzo, he was noted for his feats at climbing the local Dolomite peaks such as Tofana, Lagazuoi and Pomagagnon in the 1940s and 1950s. He began climbing in 1939 at the age of 15, at a time when climbing without assistance had become more common.
One of his first major achievements was ascending Becco di Mezzodì in 1942.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Luigi Ghedina?
Italian mountaineer (1924-2009)
When was Luigi Ghedina born?
Luigi Ghedina was born on 2 March 1924 in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
When did Luigi Ghedina die?
Luigi Ghedina died on 26 August 2009 in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
What was Luigi Ghedina's occupation?
Luigi Ghedina was a mountaineer.
What nationality was Luigi Ghedina?
Luigi Ghedina was Italian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Luigi Ghedina (mountain climber)
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