George Mallory was a British explorer and mountaineer known for his early expeditions to Mount Everest. In 1924 his disappearance on that mountain became one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century. After seven decades of mystery, Mallory’s body was discovered on May 1, 1999. It is unknown if he reached the summit of Everest before dying.
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