Heinrich Harrer
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Summary
Heinrich Harrer was born on July 6, 1912[1], in Gossen[2]. He died on January 7, 2006[3], in Friesach[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], photographer[6], mountaineer[7], alpine skier[8], and writer[9].
Key Facts
- Place of death: Friesach[10]
- Spouse: Lotte Wegener[11], Carina Harrer[12]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[13]
- Occupation: screenwriter[14], geographer[15], golfer[16], naturalist[17], travel writer[18]
- Field of work: mountaineer[19]
- Educated at: University of Graz[20]
- Student: Tenzin Gyatso[21]
- Notable work: Seven Years in Tibet[22]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[24], Light of Truth Award[25], Berufstitel Professor[26], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[27]
- Member of: Sturmabteilung[28], Schutzstaffel[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[31]
- Sport: golf[32], alpine skiing[33]
- Family name: Harrer[34]
- Given name: Heinrich[35]
- Official website: http://www.harrerportfolio.com/[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[37]
- Name in native language: Heinrich Harrer[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Heinrich Harrer include Geophagus harreri[39], a taxon[40].
Why It Matters
Works attributed to him include Seven Years in Tibet[41], a written work[42]. Entities named for him include Geophagus harreri[39], a taxon[40].
FAQs
Where was Heinrich Harrer born?
Heinrich Harrer was born in Gossen[2].
Where did Heinrich Harrer die?
Heinrich Harrer died in Friesach[4].
Who was Heinrich Harrer married to?
Heinrich Harrer's spouses include Lotte Wegener[11] and Carina Harrer[12].
What did Heinrich Harrer do for work?
Heinrich Harrer worked as an explorer[5], photographer[6], mountaineer[7], alpine skier[8], and writer[9].
Where did Heinrich Harrer go to school?
Heinrich Harrer was educated at University of Graz[20].
What awards did Heinrich Harrer receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[24], Light of Truth Award[25], and Berufstitel Professor[26].