New Zealand mountaineer who became an honorary citizen of Nepal in 2003: 2 wds.

Crossword Clue: New Zealand mountaineer who became an honorary citizen of Nepal in 2003: 2 wds.

Answer:

Sir Edmund Percival Hillary

(1919-2008) was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist. He is best known for being the first person, along with Tenzing Norgay, to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.

Hillary was born in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 1919. He developed a passion for mountaineering at a young age, and made several notable ascents in the Southern Alps of New Zealand before turning his attention to the Himalayas.

In 1951, Hillary joined the British Mount Everest expedition led by John Hunt. The expedition was successful in reaching the summit, and Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to stand on the roof of the world.

Hillary’s success on Everest made him a national hero in New Zealand. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, and was awarded the Order of New Zealand, the country’s highest honor, in 1987.

In addition to his mountaineering achievements, Hillary was also a tireless advocate for the people of Nepal. He established the Himalayan Trust in 1960, which has funded the construction of schools, hospitals, and bridges in Nepal. He also worked to promote tourism in Nepal, and was instrumental in the development of the Mount Everest trekking industry.

In recognition of his contributions to Nepal, Hillary was made an honorary citizen of the country in 2003. He was also awarded the Nepal Tara, the country’s highest civilian honor, in 2005.

Hillary died in Auckland, New Zealand, on January 11, 2008, at the age of 88. He is remembered as one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, and his legacy continues to inspire people around the world.

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Edmund Hillary.

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