Carl Hall (mountaineer) explained

Carl Hall
Birth Date:13 August 1848
Birth Place:Frederiksberg, Denmark
Nationality:Danish
Parents:Carl Christian Hall
Occupation:Journalist
Photographer
Mountaineer
Known For:46 first ascents of Norwegian mountains, including 24 peaks in Jotunheimen

Carl Christian Hall (13 August 1848  - 6 May 1908) was a Danish mountaineering pioneer.

He was born in Frederiksberg as a son of Prime Minister Carl Christian Hall. He made 46 first ascents of Norwegian mountains. He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1890.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Carl Christian Hall . Store norske leksikon. Henriksen, Petter. Kunnskapsforlaget. Oslo. Norwegian. 5 February 2016.