| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 18 May 1933 Salford, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 4 August 1985 |
| Climbing career | |
| Type of climber | |
| Highest grade | E4 6a |
| First ascents |
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Donald Desbrow Whillans (18 May 1933 – 4 August 1985) was an English rock climber and mountaineer. He climbed with Joe Brown and Chris Bonington on many new routes, and was considered the technical equal of both.