René d'Astorg
Count René d'Astorg, born on 29 October 1860 and died in Pau on 28 December 1940,[1] is a French Pyreneist.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1860 |
| Died | December 28, 1940 Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| Nationality | French |
| Career | |
| Notable ascents | Pointe d'Astorg |
| Famous partnerships |
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Biography
His family descended from an old Spanish family, long established in Guyenne, settled in Pau.[2] He studied law and very early on became passionate about exploring the Pyrenees.
Linked with Count Henry Russell and with Henri Brulle and Roger de Monts, the pioneers of "The difficulty Pyreneism", he achieved many firsts:
| Date of ascent | Peak | Partners |
|---|---|---|
| August 02, 1892 | Petit Astazou | Henri Brulle, Célestin Passet, Henri Courtade |
| August 11, 1893 | Grand Gabietou (3034 m) | Henri Brulle, Célestin Passet, Henri Courtade |
| August 07, 1895 | Pic Rouge de Pailla | Henri Brulle, Célestin Passet |
| August 14, 1895 | Pic du Taillon (3144 m) | Henri Brulle, Célestin Passet |
| July 30, 1896 | Grand Pic d'Ossau | Henri Brulle, Célestin Passet |
| August 14, 1896 | Pinède (2860 m) | Henri Brulle, Célestin Passet |
| August 09, 1897 | North face of Mont-Perdu (3355 m) | Henri Brulle, Célestin Passet, Forbes Morgan, François Bernat-Salles |
| August 18, 1900 | Pic Occidental du Lac | Henri Brulle |
| July 09, 1901 | Pointe d'Astorg (3355 m) | Henri Brulle, Célestin Passet, François Bernat-Salles |
| August 03, 1901 | Balaïtous (3144 m) | Henri Brulle, Célestin Passet |
| July 25, 1902 | Petit Encantat | Henri Brulle, Germain Castagné |
| July 17, 1903 | Tour de Campo | Henri Brulle, Germain Castagné |
| July 18, 1903 | Bassiero Ouest | Henri Brulle, Germain Castagné |
The library of Pau keeps the manuscript of his diary (1885).
References
- "Figaro : journal non politique". Gallica. 1941-02-17. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- Galerie historique des contemporaines (in French). Vol. 1 (2nd ed.). 1822. p. 177.
- "Le comte René d'Astorg". Pyrénées-Passion (in French). Retrieved 2022-06-04.
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