Johann Coaz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Johann Coaz

Swiss forester and mountain climber

Date of Birth: 31-May-1822

Place of Birth: Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

Date of Death: 18-Aug-1918

Profession: cartographer, botanist

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Johann Coaz

  • Johann Wilhelm Fortunat Coaz (31 May 1822 – 18 August 1918) was a Swiss forester, topographer and mountaineer from Graubünden.
  • In 1850 he made the first ascent of Piz Bernina, the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps.
  • He also gave Piz Bernina its name, after the eponymous pass.

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