Phu Dorjee Sherpa

Not to be confused with Phu Dorjee (c. 1949-1987), an Indian mountain climber who also climbed Mount Everest.

Phu Dorjee Sherpa
Born1928 (1928)
Khumjung, Nepal
Died18 October 1969(1969-10-18) (aged 40–41)
Khumbu Icefall, Everest
AllegianceIndia
Awards

Phu Dorjee Sherpa (1928-1969) (sometimes written as Phu Dorji) was the first Nepali man and 23rd person in the world to climb Mount Everest.

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