Tenzing Norgay
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Tenzing Norgay
PersonTenzing Norgay, born Namgyal Wangdi, and also referred to as Sherpa Tenzing, was a Nepalese-Indian Sherpa mountaineer. On 29 May 1953, he and Edmund Hillary were the first people confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest,…

Tashi Tenzing
PersonTashi Wangchuk Tenzing is an Indian-born Australian Sherpa mountaineer. His maternal grandfather, Tenzing Norgay, made the first ascent of Mount Everest on 29 May 1953.
Lobsang Tshering
Person…Indian Sherpa mountaineer who died on Mount Everest and the nephew of Tenzing Norgay. His death made international headlines because he died on the 40th anniversary expedition of his uncle's summiting. His uncle, Tenzing Norgay, had…
Kushang Sherpa
Person…In recognition of his achievements, the Government of India awarded him the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award in 2003.
Ang Tharkay
Person…was "beyond question the outstanding Sherpa of his era" and he introduced Tenzing Norgay to the world of mountaineering.
Kanchha Sherpa
Person…peak. He was among the Sherpas who supported Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay during their historic climb.
Edmund Hillary
Person…New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist. On 29 May 1953, he and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. They were part of the ninth British expedition to Everest,…

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