No. 168 in the Index · Sport
Tenzing Norgay
Nepalese Indian Sherpa mountaineer (1914-1986).
The record
Tenzing Norgay was a Nepalese Indian Sherpa mountaineer. Born on 29 May 1914 in Tengboche, Norgay died on 9 May 1986 in Darjeeling at the age of 71.
Honours include Order of the Star of Nepal, Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations and George Medal, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 94 languages, Tenzing Norgay is No. 168 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 May 1914, Tengboche
- Died
- 9 May 1986, Darjeeling (aged 71)
- Country
- Nepal
- Known as
- Explorer, mountain guide, autobiographer
- Field
- Sport
- Languages
- Nepali, Sherpa
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 94
Did you know
71
Lived to 71.
29 May
Shares a birthday with John F. Kennedy and G. K. Chesterton.
94
Has a Wikipedia article in 94 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Tenzing Norgay
- SpouseDawa Phuti
- SpouseAng Lahmu
- SpouseDakku
- ChildJamling Tenzing Norgay
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of the Star of Nepal1953
- Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations1955
- George Medal
- Padma Bhushan
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