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Tenzing Norgay
Nepalese Indian Sherpa mountaineer (1914-1986)
Tenzing Norgay was born on May 29, 1914 in Ü-Tsang and died on May 9, 1986, aged 71.
Born
May 29, 1914
Tenzing Norgay died aged 71.
Died: May 9, 1986
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Ü-Tsang, Tengboche, Nepal
- Professions
- mountaineer, explorer, mountain guide, autobiographer
- Citizenship
- India, Nepal
More about Tenzing Norgay
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Birth name
- Namgyal Wangdi
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Questions people ask
How old was Tenzing Norgay when they died?
Tenzing Norgay died aged 71.
When is Tenzing Norgay’s birthday?
Tenzing Norgay’s recorded birthday is May 29.
Where was Tenzing Norgay born?
Tenzing Norgay was born in Ü-Tsang; Tengboche, Nepal.
What was Tenzing Norgay’s name at birth?
Tenzing Norgay’s recorded birth name is Namgyal Wangdi.
When did Tenzing Norgay die?
Tenzing Norgay died on May 9, 1986.