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Maurice Herzog

This individual was the leader of the French Alpine Club's expedition to explore the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna regions of Nepal.

Louis Lachenal

This person was a climbing instructor and mountain guide who reached the summit of Annapurna on June 3, 1950.

Jean Couzy

This person was the youngest member of the climbing team at Annapurna.

Marcel Schatz

This person managed a tailoring business.

Gaston Rebuffat

This person was an avid climber and guide, who reached Camp V, but did not summit Annapurna.

Lionel Terray

This person was a mountain guide and ski instructor, who reached Camp V, but did not summit Annapurna.

Marcel Ichac

This person documented the team's expedition via camera.

Jacques Oudot

This person handled the expedition team's medical needs.

Francis de Noyelle

This person was the expedition team's translator and ambassador to the native peoples.

G.B. Rana

This person was the Nepalese guide who...

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