Karl Wien

Karl Wien (1906–1937) was a mountaineer, scientist and photographer.

Also recorded as Carlo Wien.

Karl Wien in brief

Born
1906
Died
1937
Known for
mountaineer, scientist, photographer and geographer
Place of birth
Würzburg
Contents

Overview

Born at Würzburg in 1906, died at Nanga Parbat in 1937.

In detail

Karl Wien studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. the recorded working language is German.

Membership is recorded of Österreichischer Alpenklub.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Karl Wien”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q124174: Karl Wien

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