Junko Tabei

Mountaineer

1939 –

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Who is Junko Tabei?

Junko Tabei is a Japanese mountain-climber who, on May 16, 1975, became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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Born
Sep 22, 1939
Fukushima Prefecture
Also known as
  • Табэи, Дзюнко
Nationality
  • Japan
Profession
Education
  • Showa Women's University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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