View of the Matterhorn, late 19th century. Artist: Unknown

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View of the Matterhorn, late 19th century. The Matterhorn was first climbed in 1865 by Edward Whymper, Charles Hudson, Lord Francis Douglas, Douglas Hadow, accompanied by guides Michel Croz and the two Peter Taugwalders (father and son). Hadow, Croz, Hudson and Douglas were killed in a fall on the descent. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol IX.

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Size: 4736px × 3690px
Location: World,Europe,Matterhorn
Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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