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Paul Preuss
Austrian mountaineer
| Bio | Paul Preuss was an Austrian alpinist and rock climber who achieved recognition for his bold solo ascents and for his advocacy of an ethically "pure" alpinism and rock climbing. He is an important figure in the history of rock climbing and the development of free climbing as the dominant format of alpinism and rock climbing.2 |
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| Born | 1886 Aug 191 |
| Died | 1913 Oct 31 |
| Occupation | biologist, mountaineer, rock climber1 |
| Cause of death | Unknown |
| Status | Confirmed: Paul Preuss is a 27 Club member |