Douglas William Freshfield

Mountaineer and geographer, president of the Alpine Club and of the Royal Geographical Society

1845-04-27 – 1934-02-09

English mountaineer and geographer. Made the first ascent of Cima Vezzana in the Pale di San Martino (1872). Explored the Caucasus and the Himalaya; served as president of the Alpine Club and later of the Royal Geographical Society. Died at Forest Row, 1934.