Hermann Buhl

Hermann Buhl (21 September 1924 – 27 June 1957) was an Austrian mountaineer. His accomplishments include the first ascents of Nanga Parbat in 1953 and Broad Peak in 1957.

Hermann Buhl
Buhl in 1953
Personal information
NationalityAustrian
Born(1924-09-21)21 September 1924
Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Died27 June 1957(1957-06-27) (aged 32)
Chogolisa, Karakoram
OccupationMountaineer
Climbing career
Known for1953 German–Austrian Nanga Parbat expedition
First ascents
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