Aleksandrs Laime, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Aleksandrs Laime

Latvian explorer

Date of Birth: 09-Jul-1911

Place of Birth: Riga, Latvia

Date of Death: 21-Mar-1994

Profession: explorer

Nationality: Latvia, Venezuela

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Aleksandrs Laime (also known as Alejandro Laime or Alexander Laime) was a famous Latvian-born explorer.
He is most noted for being the first recorded human to reach Angel Falls, located in Venezuela, by foot.
He also established, together with Charles Baughan, the tourist camp of Canaima, created solely for the purpose of bringing tourists to Angel Falls.