When was Edward Whymper born?

When was Edward Whymper born?

Edward Whymper was born in Lambeth in 1840. He was apprenticed to his father’s wood-engraving firm at the age of 14. His family moved to Haslemere in Surrey and 1859. In 1860, he travelled to the Alps to make illustrations for Longman’s, the publisher.

How did Whymper help promote the Rockies?

Whymper was later asked by the Canadian Pacific Railway to identify trails that would help to promote the Rockies as a tourist destination. A member of the Alpine Club for 50 years, he served as its vice-president from 1872 to 1874.

Who was alpinist Whymper?

A member of the Alpine Club for 50 years, he served as its vice-president from 1872 to 1874. Leslie Stephen – another keen Alpinist – called Whymper the ‘Robespierre of Mountaineering’, a description which hints at his fearlessness and flair for innovation, as well as his single-minded and irascible personality.

How many times did Whymper attempt to climb the Matterhorn?

The statue of Whymper at L’Argenti�re-la-Bess�e in France While in Switzerland he became interested in the new pursuit of mountaineering and made many first ascents. He made 7 unsuccessful attempts to climb the Matterhorn before finally summiting on the 14th of July 1865.