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Ardito Desio


 

Ardito Desio (Palmanova, April 18, 1897December 12, 2001) was an Italian explorer, mountain climber, geologist, and cartographer. In 19261940 he made a series of geological surveys in Libya, becoming one of those who first found oil in that country. In 1990 he established a scientific base on Mount Everest.

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Palmanova - April 18 - 1897 - December 12 - 2001 - Italian - Explorer - Mountain climber - Geologist - Cartographer - 1926 - 1940 - Libya - Oil

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He led an Italian expedition that reached the summit of K2 on July 31, 1954. The two climbers who actually reached the top were Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni.

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K2 - July 31 - 1954 - Lino Lacedelli - Achille Compagnoni

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