Aleksandrs Laime

Male, Deceased Person

1911 – 1994

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Who was Aleksandrs Laime?

Aleksandrs 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.

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Born
Jul 9, 1911
Riga
Died
Mar 21, 1994
Canaima National Park

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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