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WebThe New Zealander Edmund Hillary, and the Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, have become the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest on the Nepal-Tibet border. They … WebMay 2, 2024 · Sir Edmund Percival Hillary (July 20, 1919 – January 11, 2008) was a New Zealand climber and philanthropist. Along with Tenzing Norgay, Hillary was one of the first two people to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest (8,848 meters), on May 29, 1953.In addition to climbing Everest, Hillary traveled overland to the South … iosh leadership training
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