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(Mountaineer) Edward Whymper, an accomplished English mountaineer, explorer, illustrator, and author, is best known for his historic first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, which tragically resulted in the loss of four of his climbing companions. Throughout his career, Whymper achieved significant first ascents in various mountain ranges, including the Mont Blanc massif, the Pennine Alps, Chimborazo in South America, and the Canadian Rockies. His explorations in Greenland also provided valuable contributions to Arctic exploration. Whymper authored several books on mountaineering, with "Scrambles Amongst the Alps" being a notable work.
