Siddhesh Joshi (Editor)

Wang Fuzhou

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Name
  
Wang Fuzhou

Role
  
Mountain climber

First ascents
  
Shishapangma


Wang Fuzhou engtibetcn2010fe2010dizfvt201005W0201005272

Education
  
China University of Geosciences

Wang Fuzhou (Chinese: 王富洲; pinyin: Wáng Fùzhōu; 1935 – 18 July 2015) was a Chinese mountain climber, born in Xihua County, Henan.

Wang graduated from the Beijing Institute of Geology in 1958. He was elected to the Chinese Mountaineering Team. On 25 May 1960, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua and Gongbu became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest via the north face. Wang died in Beijing on 18 July 2015.

Achievements

  • 1958 — Ibn Sina Peak
  • 1959 — Muztagh Ata
  • 1960 — Mount Everest (first ascent via the north face)
  • 1964 — Shishapangma (first ascent)
  • References

    Wang Fuzhou Wikipedia