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George Herbert Leigh-Mallory (18 June 1886 – 8 or 9 June 1924) was an English mountaineer who participated in the first three British Mount Everest expeditions from the early to mid-1920s.
Sep 4, 2023 · On June 8, 1924, British mountaineer George Mallory vanished alongside Andrew Irvine near the summit of Mount Everest — and his body wasn't found until 1999. When asked why he wanted to climb the world's highest mountain, George Mallory reportedly answered, "Because it's there."
Jun 14, 2024 · George Mallory was a British explorer and mountaineer who was a leading member of early expeditions to Mount Everest. His disappearance on that mountain in 1924 became one of the most celebrated mysteries of the 20th century.
May 20, 2024 · British climbers George Mallory and Andrew “Sandy” Irvine were last seen on June 8, 1924, 800ft below the peak of Everest, before disappearing into clouds and never reappearing.
May 31, 2024 · What happened during George Mallory's fatal Everest ascent is one of mountaineering's greatest mysteries. Here's what we know.
Apr 26, 2024 · George Mallory is renowned for being one of the first British mountaineers to attempt to scale the dizzying heights of Mount Everest during the 1920s — until the mountain claimed his life.
May 18, 2024 · George Herbert Leigh Mallory, a veteran mountain climber and British explorer, who participated in the seminal 1921 expedition, is among the first of Everest’s grisly death toll.
