How old was Ang Tharkay?

Ang Tharkay died on July 28, 1981 at the age of 74.

Where was Ang Tharkay born?

Ang Tharkay was born in Khumbu.

What does Ang Tharkay do?

Ang Tharkay is known as mountaineer, mountain guide.

Ang Tharkay

Nepalese sherpa and sirdar (1907–1981)

Died aged 74

Biography

Ang Tharkay (1907 – 28 July 1981) was a renowned Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber and explorer who acted as a guide and later sirdar for many Himalayan expeditions. He was "beyond question the outstanding Sherpa of his era" and he introduced Tenzing Norgay to the world of mountaineering.

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Quick answers about Ang Tharkay

How old was Ang Tharkay?: Ang Tharkay died on July 28, 1981 at the age of 74.
Where was Ang Tharkay born?: Ang Tharkay was born in Khumbu.
What does Ang Tharkay do?: Ang Tharkay is known as mountaineer, mountain guide.

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